Underdogs are surging, top seeds are falling, and the votes are tighter than ever. Round 2 of NGPF Bracket Madness just wrapped, and the Final Four is officially locked in.

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BUCK WEALTHMAN: Round 2 is in the books, and Penny—this bracket just keeps delivering one twist after another!

PENNY STOCKTON: No kidding, Buck! Let’s jump right in—our top seed CALCULATE: Completing a 1040 has officially been ELIMINATED. That’s right, the tax titan is out, taken down by INTERACTIVE: FICO Credit Scores in a matchup that wasn’t even close! The credit crowd showed up BIG.

BUCK: And speaking of strong showings, INTERACTIVE: Online Bank Simulator rolled right over MOVE: Your Money Values, racking up more than TWICE the votes. That’s back-to-back powerhouse performances from the simulator squad!

PENNY: But the real headliner? INTERACTIVE: Invest with STAX! continues its CINDERELLA RUN, putting up the biggest vote total of the round and knocking MOVE: Credit Musical Chairs out of the competition. This 12-seed is not just surviving—it’s DOMINATING.

BUCK: Meanwhile, PLAY: The Bean Game edged out INTERACTIVE: Living Paycheck to Paycheck in one of the closest matchups of the round—a solid battle between two crowd favorites. The beans are moving on, but just barely!

PENNY: And just like that, we’re down to the FINAL FOUR! It’s FICO vs. the Bank Simulator, and STAX vs. The Bean Game. What a lineup!

BUCK: Every one of these activities has proven it has the votes, but only one will walk away as champion.

PENNY: Final Four voting opens NOW and runs until midnight on Thursday, March 27th—so make your picks and help decide who heads to the championship!

BUCK: We’ll be back with more highlights, more drama, and more madness—right here on NGPF Bracket Madness!

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About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.