Financial Literacy

CFPB: Nationwide Effort to Advance Financial Education in Schools Launched

CFPB Publishes Resource Guide for Policymakers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it is launching a nationwide effort to advance financial education in schools. The Bureau is publishing “Advancing K-12 Financial Education: A Guide for Policymakers,” a resource guide which contains strategies for furthering the development and implementation of financial education…

OCC: Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry Discusses Financial Literacy

WASHINGTON — Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry discussed the importance of financial literacy and encouraging healthy savings habits early in life during remarks at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Related Links Remarks (PDF) Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry About the Financial Literacy and Education Commission

ABA: Can Your Bank Help Teach Children to Save?

ABA calls for banker volunteers to increase financial capability in local schools ​WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association, through its Community Engagement Foundation, is calling for banker volunteers to register for its national Teach Children to Save campaign. Now in its 19th year, the Teach Children to Save program is a national campaign that organizes banker volunteers…