A Financial Wellness Benefit For Your Team Without a Sales Pitch

Cygnet Institute’s interactive presentation will challenge your employees to connect the dots between their paycheck, life philosophy, goals, and the way they use their time. Buy Tickets For more information, click this link to arrange a meeting with… Read More

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Last Updated: July 4, 2026 by Ted Lakkides

America at 250: The Markets Are Strong. The Question Is Why?

Interpreted by Cygnet Institute. A summary of a SIFMA analysis by Kenneth Bentsen. When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, there was no stock exchange, no Treasury security, and no public market of any kind. The… Read More

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Last Updated: June 16, 2026 by Ted Lakkides

Why Financial Education Alone Does Not Make People Financially Literate

A study of 400 economics students found that teaching financial concepts changed little on its own. What moved the needle was motivation. Interpreted by Cygnet Institute Summary of peer-reviewed research 8 min read Most financial education programs rest… Read More

Last Updated: February 10, 2026 by cygnetin-admin

Find Us at the Library

Upcoming library seminars provide accessible financial education that supports long-term financial stability for individuals, families, and communities. Through these financial literacy seminars, participants build practical financial skills they can apply immediately in their daily lives. Using clear guidance… Read More

Last Updated: February 10, 2026 by cygnetin-admin

Past Seminars at Libraries, Union Halls, and Businesses

Cygnet Institute Past Seminars and Events highlight the long history of financial literacy programs delivered by Cygnet Institute in partnership with libraries, community organizations, unions, and educational institutions. These past seminars and events focus on unbiased personal financial… Read More

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Last Updated: February 10, 2026 by Ted Lakkides

Personal Financial Wellness Training – Oakland Community College

View Cygnet Institute’s “Personal Financial Wellness Training Catalog”. Our Personal Financial Wellness Training | Retirement & Financial Education Programs are designed to help you achieve your long-term goals. Additionally, these Personal Financial Wellness Training | Retirement & Financial… Read More

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Last Updated: February 10, 2026 by Ted Lakkides

Budgeting Workshop

Budgeting Workshop: Personal Financial Management Course Budgeting Workshop participants learn practical money-management skills that support better financial habits and stronger day-to-day decision-making. In this budgeting course, we teach the budgeting process step-by-step through interactive classroom sessions, real-world examples,… Read More

Last Updated: February 10, 2026 by Ted Lakkides

Retirement Issues Workshop Registration for UAW Members

Attention UAW Members and their spouses! We invite you to participate in an upcoming financial education workshop that focuses on understanding retirement issues and long-term financial planning. Cygnet Institute’s personal financial wellness representatives conduct the workshop. These representatives… Read More

Last Updated: February 10, 2026 by cygnetin-admin

The Cygnet Philosophy

Personal Financial Literacy Programs for Organizations and Communities Personal Financial Literacy Programs help individuals and organizations build the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions. Cygnet Institute delivers Personal Financial Literacy Programs that support employee development… Read More

Cygnet Institute has achieved ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems certification (QMS) from NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) for the design and provision of financial skills education. The standard, built on principles like strong customer focus and continual improvement, demonstrates Cygnet's commitment to delivering consistent, quality products and services.

Cygnet Institute has been designated by CEFEX, the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence as a nonprofit Investment Support Services (ISS) provider for plan sponsors and plan participants to educate adults in economic matters, advance their financial literacy and enhance their ability to make good financial decisions in self-directed retirement plans and non-retirement accounts. For more information click the seal or go to www.CEFEX.org.

A Financial Wellness Benefit For Your Team Without a Sales Pitch

America at 250: The Markets Are Strong. The Question Is Why?

Why Financial Education Alone Does Not Make People Financially Literate

Find Us at the Library

Past Seminars at Libraries, Union Halls, and Businesses

Personal Financial Wellness Training – Oakland Community College

Budgeting Workshop

Retirement Issues Workshop Registration for UAW Members

The Cygnet Philosophy

Help Expand Financial Literacy

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