Financial Literacy

Treasury: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Remarks Before the Financial Literacy and Education Commission Shared

As prepared for delivery “Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us here in the historic Cash Room. And thank you for your ongoing commitment to the work of this Commission as we meet to discuss digital financial literacy following the historic launch of Trump Accounts. I have long believed that the strength of a nation…

OCC: Comptroller Gould Highlights OCC’s Financial Literacy Efforts at Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meeting

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould today highlighted the OCC’s efforts to expand financial literacy, support responsible innovation, and provide consumers with practical educational resources in remarks at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission meeting. Excerpts from Comptroller Gould’s remarks are below. His full statement can be found here. Supporting responsible innovation and digital financial…

CFPB: Deputy Director Mark Paoletta Shares Remarks at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission

“Good afternoon. I want to thank Secretary Bessent and the staff of the Treasury Department for convening this meeting, and for their leadership on digital financial literacy. Under the superb leadership of Acting Director Vought, the CFPB is advancing the Trump Administration’s expansive efforts to improve financial literacy and increase early access to financial empowerment…

CFPB: 2025 Financial Literacy Annual Report Released

The 2025 Financial Literacy Annual Report summarizes the CFPB’s financial education priorities including: FULL REPORT

ABA: Bankers Nationwide Mark Teach Children to Save Day

As part of Financial Literacy Month, bankers across the country are marking the ABA Foundation’s annual Teach Children to Save Day today by volunteering in classrooms and communities to help young people build essential money skills, reinforcing the banking industry’s long standing commitment to youth financial education.  “Teach Children to Save Day highlights the powerful role bankers…

ABA: Foundation Offers Comments to Treasury on Updating National Financial Literacy Strategy

In a new comment letter submitted today to the U.S. Treasury, the ABA Foundation offered its perspective on updating the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. The letter underscores the critical role banks play in advancing financial capability nationwide and offers recommendations to strengthen public private collaboration, modernize financial education and better protect consumers from fraud and…

Treasury: Treasury Recognizes National Financial Literacy Month

Secretary Bessent: “Financial Literacy Unlocks Opportunity for Every American” Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury recognizes the start of National Financial Literacy Month, reaffirming its commitment to advancing financial literacy and education across America. Throughout April, Treasury, in coordination with federal agencies represented on the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC), will announce and…

ABA : California High School Produces Both First- & Second-Place Winners in National Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest

The American Bankers Association Foundation has announced the national winners of the Lights, Camera, Save! teen video contest, a nationwide competition that encourages teens ages 13–18 to create a 30-second or less video educating their peers on the importance of smart money management. This year’s first place winner is Adam Costa, representing Montecito Bank & Trust in Santa Barbara,…

ABA: Foundation & Government Agencies Release New Infographic to Help Americans Spot and Avoid Government Imposter Scams

Released in recognition of the Social Security Administration’s ‘Slam the Scam’ Day As government imposter scams continue to rise nationwide, the ABA Foundation, alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, United States Secret Service, United States Postal Inspection Service and Financial Industry Regulatory…

ABA: Foundation, Working Credit & Wells Fargo Foundation Launch New Credit Education Campaign

The ABA Foundation today announced the launch of its Rebuild Right: Safe Credit Recovery & Responsible Debt Solutions campaign, a new national initiative designed to empower consumers to rebuild credit responsibly and avoid harmful financial pitfalls. The campaign, which will begin March 4 in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, is hosted in collaboration with the Wells…