Since 1986, MBA's members have reached more than 506,450 students, young adults, adults and seniors through consumer education programs. Bankers are uniquely qualified to share sound financial management and basic money management skills. In fact, financial literacy is a top priority for our members.
As of December 15, 2008, our members have reached more than 13,500 individuals and performed over 370 presentations. In 2007, Maryland bankers conducted 412 consumer education presentations, reaching over 14,250 residents of all ages.
Attention Members - Don't forget to submit the Consumer Education Activity Report and inform MBA of your consumer education and financial literacy efforts. Click here to download the printable form or click the Online Presentation Registration Form to the right and submit your information electronically.
Financial Education Awards
In 2004, MBA introduced the Financial Education Awards to recognize the outstanding consumer education initiatives taking place across Maryland. Awards are given in various categories for programs and activities that reinforce financial literacy concenpts such as developing good savings, budgeting techniques, money management skills, establishing and managing credit, understanding mortgage and consumer lending products and a variety of consumer protection practices.
Entries for MBA's 2009 Financial Education Awards are currently being accepted. These prestigious awards, bestowed by the Consumer Education Council, recognize the outstanding efforts of our Charter Members who are actively engaged in consumer education outreach. Members are encouraged to complete the 2009 Official Entry Form and submit supporting materials for consideration by judges. Awards will be presented in the following categories:
* School-Aged Children (Pre-School through 8th Grade)
* Young Adults (High School & College Students)
* Adults/Seniors (Age 25 and older)
All entries must be postmarked by August 3, 2009. Click here to download the 2009 Official Entry Form or contact MBA's Cindy Gentilcore (443-837-1602).
Educational Tools
Through the years, the MBA has developed a wide range of tools for bankers to use in consumer education efforts in schools, in their institutions, and in the communities they serve. By various activities, initiatives and partnerships, the MBA continually works toward educating Marylanders on financial literacy and developing a strong understanding of the financial ABCs.
In 2004, MBA elevated consumer education to one of its five mission areas (communications, consumer education, advocacy, professional development and services) further demonstrating out commitment and pledge to educate Maryland residents on financial literacy.
MBA's ongoing initiatives include educating the State's bankers on how to offer consumer education projects in their respective communities and supporting national focus events such as Get Smart About Credit Day and Teach Children to Save Day. MBA also support the ongoing mission of the Maryland Coalition for Financial Literacy. The Association was a founding member of this organization which is striving to include financial literacy instruction as a graduation requirement for every Maryland high school graduate.
MBA's goal is to ensure that every child in Maryland has consistent access to quality financial literacy education so that their financial ABCs are as well known as other basic life skills.
MBA is pleased to support these great programs:
- Maryland Coalition for Financial Literacy
- ABA Education Foundation
- Get Smart About Credit Day
- Teach Children to Save Day
- FDIC Money Smart
- Academy of Finance
- Junior Achievement
