This week, we welcome Hal Hershfield to the NGPF Author's Corner. If you’ve ever wondered why we make choices that don’t seem to align with our long-term goals, then you’ll love listening to Hal Hershfield! His book, Your Future Self, shares ways to bridge the gap between your present and future self, prioritize health over instant gratification, make smart financial decisions for retirement, and stick to your goals.

Join us on Thursday, November 2 to learn more! We will also be giving away 50 free copies of his book at this event.

Additionally, learn how much it costs to raise a family today including the costs of birth, adoption, IVF, daycare, and more. And explore resources from NGPF's Consumer Skills unit to discuss how we are influenced as consumers and how digital scams are evolving as technology advances.

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About the Authors

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.

Hannah Rael

As NGPF's Marketing Communications Manager, Hannah (she/her) helps spread the word about NGPF's mission to improve the financial lives of the next generation of Americans.