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…
OCC: Supporting America Saves Week
WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry today issued the following statement in recognition of America Saves Week, February 22 – 27, 2016: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is pleased to support America Saves Week, which encourages individuals and families to prepare for the future and build personal wealth. National…
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: 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…
CFPB: Tool Released To Help Measure Financial Well-Being
Resource Will Provide Questions Financial Educators Can Use to Assess the Financial Wellness of Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is releasing a tool to measure consumer financial well-being, based on a definition that the Bureau released in January 2015. This first-of-its-kind tool provides questions that educators and others working to…
CFPB: Financial Education Curriculum Review Tool Released
Resource Will Help Guide Educators Looking to Select Appropriate Financial Education Material for Students WASHINGTON, D.C – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is releasing a tool that educators can use when selecting financial education curriculum for students. The curriculum review tool will help educators identify effective and unbiased material to increase the financial capability…
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…
FDIC: Money Smart Program Updated for Individuals with Visual Disabilities
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced two new resources tailored to meet the financial education needs of individuals with visual disabilities. The FDIC’s 11-module instructor-led Money Smart curriculum for adults is available in Braille and Large Print. Its format permits an instructor to use the printed version of the Instructor Guide, while the students can…