Blog Posts
Almost 80% of Gen Z and Millennials Use ‘Survival Spending’
April 22, 2026New Survey from Beyond Finance and Operation HOPE reveals young Americans are focusing on immediate priorities and real-world decisions over long-term financial ideals 45% would use tax refunds for bills …
FICO and Banzai Are Bringing Credit Education to Millions of Students Nationwide
April 9, 2026For more than 30 years, FL4A member FICO has been committed to empowering consumers through financial literacy and expanding access to credit through innovation. That commitment continues, and scales with FICO’s …
From Receiving Support to Becoming the Support: Michael’s Success Journey
April 7, 2026Michael is enrolled in two of Operation HOPE’s flagship programs: Credit & Money Management and Small Business Development. Working with Financial Wellbeing Coach Liz Joiner over the last year, he …
From Maxed-Out Cards to Savings Momentum: The Power of Financial Accountability
In 2024, Arianna had one important financial goal in mind: to rebuild her credit. “I first reached out to Operation HOPE to discuss credit building,” she explained. “My credit score …
From the Mower to the Manager’s Chair: Scaling a 41-Year Landscaping Legacy
Gregory is no stranger to hard work. With over 41 years of experience in the lawn care industry, he has spent decades perfecting the art of landscaping. In 2012, he …
Over Seventy Percent of Gen Z and Millennials Say Survival Spending Is the Norm and Wealth Is Out of Reach
April 2, 2026Beyond Finance and Operation HOPE Survey Reveals Over Half Say Generation was Set Up for Failure as American Dream Feels Less Attainable, New Financial Rulebook Needed CHICAGO and ATLANTA, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ …
She Builds
March 23, 2026Women’s History Month at Operation HOPE — a story told at every level Operation HOPE was founded on a simple but radical belief: that financial dignity is not a privilege …
Turning Obstacles into Success through Advocacy, Empathy, and Action
March 17, 2026HOPE Inside Disaster coach Andrew Avina has been working with Los Angeles fire survivors for over a year now as a part of Project Restore HOPE – Los Angeles. He …
How This Entrepreneur Turned a Product Idea into a Scalable Enterprise
Written by guest contributor Kiva Akoto, Small Business Development Coach in Memphis, TN Bobby Lockhart enrolled in coaching with me, Kiva Akoto, Small Business Development Coach at Operation HOPE in …
Making Financial Literacy a “Superpower” with Operation HOPE’s Help
By his second year of college, Kyle knew that achieving his future goals—like buying a car or moving into an apartment—would require more than ambition. It would require learning how …