National Personal Finance Challenge

The National Personal Finance Challenge lets high-school teams apply knowledge of earning income, spending, saving, investing, credit, and risk management. Teams begin with a 30-question online challenge, advance through state finals, and at nationals prepare and present a financial plan for a fictional family before the top 16 enter a quiz bowl. In 2026, 38 finalist teams met June 1 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. National prizes were $2,000 per team member for first, $1,000 for second, $500 for third, and $250 for fourth.