ABA: Teen Named Grand Prize Winner Of National Video Contest
WASHINGTON—In recognition of America Saves Week, the American Bankers Association Foundation announced today the three national winners for its 2015-2016 Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The winning videos were revealed through a live broadcast on the association’s YouTube channel. The judging panel, which consisted of personal finance and communications experts, awarded Nathan Mitchell of Waco, Texas the grand prize for his…
FDIC: Consumers Encouraged To Develop A Plan To Save Toward Their Goals
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) encourages consumers to use America Saves Week as a time to begin or continue saving toward financial goals. FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg said: “Making regular savings deposits – even small ones – into a federally insured financial institution is a safe way to work toward your financial goals. During America Saves…
ABA: Save or Spend – 5 Ways To Make Your Refund Count This Tax Season
WASHINGTON — According to the Internal Revenue Service, the nation’s taxpayers received an average tax refund of nearly $3,000 in 2015. This year, while more than 70 percent of tax payers await their hefty refund, the American Bankers Association is highlighting five tips to help them make the most out of this year’s windfall. “Tax…
ABA: Safe Banking For Seniors Program Launched
New, turnkey curriculum available for America’s hometown banks WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association today launched its Safe Banking for Seniors program with the release of newly created curriculum and other materials. The program, first announced in September 2015, will mobilize bankers across the country to educate older Americans and their caregivers about elder financial…
ABA: Registration Opens for ABA Foundation’s 2016 Financial Education Initiatives
ABA Foundation calls for banker volunteers to increase financial capability in local schools WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation is calling for banker volunteers to register for its annual Teach Children to Save campaign and other 2016 financial education initiatives. Now in its 20th year, the Teach Children to Save program is a national campaign that encourages banker…
ABA: 7 Bad Spending Habits To Avoid This Holiday Season
7 Bad Spending Habits to Avoid This Holiday Season WASHINGTON — As consumers across the country prepare to shop for holiday deals, the American Bankers Association is highlighting seven habits that shoppers should avoid to minimize their holiday spending debt. “The holiday season is an exciting and inspiring time of the year that promotes giving,…
ABA: Celebrate Financial Education, “Get Smart About Credit Day”
Bankers visit classrooms across country on Oct. 15 to teach credit education WASHINGTON — Bankers across the country are celebrating the American Bankers Association Foundation’s Get Smart About Credit Day today by visiting high school classrooms to teach teens how to use credit effectively and other financial lessons. Get Smart About Credit Day, celebrated annually on the…
ABA: Six Banks Honored with Community Commitment Award
WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association has recognized six banks for their noteworthy corporate social responsibility with a 2015 ABA Community Commitment Award. The awards, sponsored by the ABA Foundation, were given to banks for their endeavors in categories ranging from affordable housing to community and economic development. Winners will be presented with their award at ABA’s…
ABA: Foundation Introduces New Campaign To Promote Safe Banking For Seniors
WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced a new campaign – Safe Banking for Seniors – to provide America’s seniors and their caregivers with tools to prevent financial fraud. Similar to the foundation’s popular financial literacy campaigns for children and teens, Safe Banking for Seniors will mobilize bankers across the country to educate…
ABA: 10 Tips For Tough Financial Times On The Farm
WASHINGTON — In recent years, farmers and ranchers have enjoyed profitable times, but many experts, including the USDA, are predicting stress ahead in the ag economy. The American Bankers Association is helping producers prepare by providing key financial considerations. “Thanks to recent boom times, many farmers and ranchers are well-positioned financially for the next couple of…