Filling the financial knowledge gap
From in-school branches to new partnerships, how community banks are rewriting the script on financial education in schools.
Browsing: Financial education
Survey: Bank customers say youth need financial education
More than nine in 10 bank customers believe poor financial literacy is a problem for young people under age 25, with most also saying that the subject should be taught in school, according to a recent survey by J.D. Power.
ABA Foundation, FBI release infographic on avoiding holiday scams
The American Bankers Association Foundation and the FBI today released a new infographic offering consumers tips to avoid online shopping scams this holiday season.
BAFT launches Certificate in Advanced Cash Management
CACM includes a series of nine courses designed for individuals seeking to learn more about payments and treasury management.
ABA Foundation honors Community Commitment Award winners
The ABA Foundation yesterday honored seven banks for outstanding commitment to their communities.
Podcast: How #BanksNeverAskThat helps protect bank clients against fraud
The latest incarnation of ABA’s award-winning #BanksNeverAskThat anti-phishing campaign returns in October. The season premiere of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast features a banker’s perspective on participating in the campaign and a sneak preview of new creative.
ABA Foundation releases infographic on avoiding scholarship, student loan scams
The American Bankers Association Foundation released a new infographic today providing consumers with information on common scholarship and student loan scams and tips on how to avoid falling for them.
ABA launches multicultural and financial inclusion training
ABA today launched three new online courses for bank employees designed to enhance multicultural banking services, promote diversity, equity and inclusion, and reduce the number of unbanked in the country.
Lack of financial literacy costing consumers, but banks can help
In a national moment of increasing demand for financial education, banks are in a unique position to inform and inspire.
ABA Foundation invites applications for 10th annual Community Commitment Awards
The ABA Foundation invites entries for the tenth annual Community Commitment Awards, which recognize and promote extraordinary bank commitment to communities and the innovative, high-impact programs that improve the quality of life for customers and the communities banks serve.