Building Financial Resilience in Utah: The Outcomes of the Empowering Financial Wellness Program

Authors

Amanda H. Christensen, Utah State UniversityFollow
Melanie Jewkes, Utah State UniversityFollow
Andrea Schmutz, Utah State UniversityFollow
Lendel K. Narine, Utah State UniversityFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Amanda H. Christensen, AFC https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2076-148X

Melanie D. Jewkes https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2858-1432

Andrea Schmutz https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7936-8640

Lendel Narine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6962-2770

Abstract

The Utah State University Extension Empowering Financial Wellness (EFW) program demonstrated improvement in Utahns’ financial behaviors and understanding while creating a positive impact on participants’ quality of life and financial confidence. Through research-based education and ongoing evaluation, EFW continues to deliver measurable, meaningful outcomes to improve the lives of Utahns.

Recommended Citation

Christensen, A. H., Jewkes, M., Schmutz, A., & Narine, L. K. (2025). Building Financial Resilience in Utah: The Outcomes of the Empowering Financial Wellness Program. Outcomes and Impact Quarterly, 5(3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.59620/2995-2220.1105