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Matt Pelkey, CFEI

Matt Pelkey, CFEI

Director of Education, TheLending

Matt Pelkey oversaw personal finance education for TheLending.

During his time as the director of education for TheLending, he successfully implemented personal finance courses, scholarship opportunities, and financial literacy resources for students and adults of all ages.

He completed training with the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) in 2020 and is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI).

He has been quoted in the Chicago Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, and the Tri-City Herald, and his financial research has been cited in Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Fox Business, and Yahoo Finance.

He also holds a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor’s degree from Vassar College.

Articles written by Matt

A woman with a ponytail in her hair sifting through cash in her wallet Is Your Post-Pandemic Cash Flow Strong?

Is Your Post-Pandemic Cash Flow Strong?

August 31st, 2021
business woman holding ipad with everything you need to know about the third round of stimulus checks Everything You Need to Know about the Third Round of Stimulus Checks

Everything You Need to Know about the Third Round of Stimulus Checks

March 16th, 2021
Second Stimulus Check: When It’s Coming and How You Can Receive Yours as Quickly and Safely as Possible

Second Stimulus Check: When It’s Coming and How You Can Receive Yours as Quickly and ...

January 6th, 2021
TheLending banner logo Paid Sick Leave Is Good for Your Health—And the Health of Your Finances

Paid Sick Leave Is Good for Your Health—And the Health of Your Finances

February 25th, 2019
man with beard holding his eyes open in shock after hearing that men earn more than women — like, a Tesla’s worth more Men Earn More Than Women — Like, a Tesla's Worth More

Men Earn More Than Women — Like, a Tesla's Worth More

February 15th, 2019
mother and daughter wearing matching white shirts smiling with their hands under their chins Buying Time—Not Things—Will Make You Happy, Study Finds

Buying Time—Not Things—Will Make You Happy, Study Finds

June 15th, 2018
TheLending banner logo Financial Literacy Spotlight: Office of Financial Literacy at UMKC

Financial Literacy Spotlight: Office of Financial Literacy at UMKC

May 3rd, 2018
TheLending banner logo Financial Literacy Spotlight: University of Alaska Anchorage

Financial Literacy Spotlight: University of Alaska Anchorage

April 19th, 2018

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