Understanding finance is more than having checking and savings accounts. The decisions people make about their money can affect many aspects of their lives, from their social interactions to their neighborhoods. Stephanie Yates, Ph.D., knows that.

The Regions Institute for Financial Education empowers students, faculty, staff, and the community to strive for financial balance and stability. Financial stability is an active, ongoing process which involves becoming aware of and taking steps toward a more successful life.
Understanding finance is more than having checking and savings accounts. The decisions people make about their money can affect many aspects of their lives, from their social interactions to their neighborhoods. Stephanie Yates, Ph.D., knows that.