Financial Literacy
Promoting financial literacy among your customers—to make them aware of the value
of the products and services you offer—can become as simple as pointing them to
available information. Partnering with schools or community organizations to develop
and deliver financial literacy training for upcoming or underserved consumers can
help to expand your customer base.
The following list of resources includes programs for both adult and youth financial
education.
- MyMoney.gov
The U.S. government's Web site dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.
- Money Smart
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s training program to help adults outside the financial mainstream enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships.
- Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. Local Junior Achievement offices within the Seattle Bank's region:
- Get Checking
A national financial education program designed specifically to help consumers establish a primary banking relationship and gain access to mainstream financial services.
- Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Jump$tart is focused on improving the personal financial literacy of young adults and maintains a clearinghouse of resources promoting financial literacy.