Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

09/11/2026

Today is our last (but certainly not least) Next Generation Financial Leaders mentor highlight! If you're joining us next week, you’ll be able to meet so many more mentors IN PERSON!

This is Kim’s first year as a mentor, and she has quite a bit of knowledge to share!

For those attending next week, we can’t wait to meet you. See you soon!

09/10/2026

401(k) Day is a good reminder to take a few minutes and check in on your retirement plan.

Consider asking yourself:
- Am I contributing regularly?
- Am I taking full advantage of any employer match?
- Do my investments still align with my long-term goals?
- Is my beneficiary information up to date?

Retirement planning doesn’t require having everything figured out today. Consistent steps over time can make a meaningful difference.

And if you’re thinking about your long-term financial plans, join Financial Beginnings on September 15 at 12 p.m. PT for our free online Community Drop-In, Estate Planning and Retirement.

Register for free at https://hubs.li/Q04wsBxP0

09/10/2026

Yesterday, we had our annual all-staff Fall Engagement Meeting at DFI. It was great to see so many of our colleagues in person and be able to connect. During the event, we acknowledged our Employees of the Month and had a special guest presenter, Cami Feek, who is currently the Interim Director of the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services.

It was nice to have Director Feek as our guest speaker – especially since she once worked for DFI and understands who we are and what we do. She shared with us her best practices for staying connected during hybrid work and remote work. DFI strives to create a culture where our team members have a strong connection to each other and are aligned to fulfill our mission and serve all people who call Washington home.

Director Feek had some great ideas and helpful tips to foster this strong connection. Thank you, Director Feek, for providing DFI a great presentation!

09/09/2026

Meet another mentor for Next Generation Financial Leaders! Can you believe it’s next week?!

Sam has been a mentor for NGFL since the beginning. He has a passion for mentoring the next generation and will be there to guide you through it! If you’re attending NGFL, you can meet Sam next week.

See you there!

09/09/2026

Recent violent storms, tornadoes, wildfires, heat waves, and extreme flooding are a reminder that severe weather and natural disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and with little warning. September is National Preparedness Month and it’s a great time to plan for whatever may come your way.

09/04/2026

If someone tells you to deposit cash into a Bitcoin ATM to protect your money, make a payment, or fix an urgent problem, stop — it could be a scam.

Scammers often create urgent, emotional stories to pressure people into sending money through Bitcoin ATMs. Once cash is converted to crypto and sent, it can be very difficult to recover.
Before you use a Bitcoin ATM at someone else’s direction, slow down, verify the request, and learn the red flags.

🔗 Read NASAA’s investor alert: https://bit.ly/NASAA-BitcoinATM-alert

09/04/2026

September is National College Savings Month, a good reminder that preparing for education after high school doesn’t have to happen all at once.

Saving is one part of the picture, alongside scholarships, grants, financial aid, work and other resources. What matters most is starting the conversation early: What might education cost? What options are available? What can we begin doing now?

Small steps today can help create more choices tomorrow.

Financial Beginnings offers free online financial education classes at https://hubs.li/Q04wsrYc0, with practical guidance to help individuals and families build knowledge, confidence and stronger financial habits.

Explore free classes and resource at https://hubs.li/Q04wsrYc0

09/03/2026

Sept. 3, 2026 - Washington State DFI Takes Action Against CoinFlip

DFI’s Statement of Charges seeks to revoke CoinFlip’s license, prohibit the company and its responsible individual from the industry, order consumer refunds, and order a fine of $1,029,600.

Read the full press release: dfi.wa.gov/news/press/washington-state-dfi-takes-action-against-coinflip

09/03/2026

Next Generation Financial Leaders is right around the corner! Are you joining??

Meet one of the mentors, Charles, as he talks about what you’ll expect, what makes this program different, and why you should attend.

Sept. 14 – 17 can’t come fast enough – see you there!

09/03/2026