Financial Education

The MBA’s efforts and initiatives in financial education have been ongoing since its founding in 1896. In 2004, the MBA elevated financial education to one of its five mission areas of advocacy, professional development, communications, financial education, and services further demonstrating its commitment and pledge to financial education in the State.

MBA recognizes that basic financial knowledge is a life skill that people at all ages need in order to function successfully in today’s world. Bankers are uniquely qualified to share sound financial management and basic money management skills. In fact, financial education is a top priority for our members.

The MBA’s goal is to ensure that every child and young adult in Maryland has consistent access to quality financial education so that their “financial ABC’s” are as well known as other basic life skills.

MBA member commitment to teach financial education in the State continues to grow.  In 2009, 706 bankers of 44 member institutions presented 884 financial education presentations reaching 16,927 students and/or residents.