Many young Americans don't know the financial facts of life and for most schools, financial education is a luxury they simply cannot afford. MBA feels financial literacy is a skill that every student should master. We are proud of the work being done by Maryland bankers to educate students at all grade levels. In 2007, our members performed 261 consumer education presentations and reached over 14,250 residents.
Attention Bankers!
Submit the Consumer Education Activity Report and let us know about your bank's consumer education and financial literacy activities throughout the year.
Teach Children to Save Day
MBA proudly joins in the national Teach Children to Save Day event held annually in April. This unique event calls attention to the ABCs of financial education by puting bankers in classrooms to discuss basic savings skills with elementary school students. In 2007, over 48 Maryland bankers participated in Teach Children to Save Day, reaching more than 1,500 students. As a result, Maryland banks received an Oustanding Achievement Award from the American Bankers Association for having such great participation. Click here to view photos from the 2007 Teach Children to Save Day in Maryland.
Join us on April 29, 2008.
Contact MBA's Alison Tavik (443-837-1606) to learn how you can get involved with Teach Children to Save Day in Maryland.
Get Smart About Credit Day
Many young adults today have easy access to credit but lack the skills to manage their personal finances successfully. Every October, Maryland bankers join with bankers across the nation to educate high school students about good money management skills. Students learn how using credit wisely can open doors while abusing credit can shut them. Learning about budgeting, credit reports and interest rates help these students make wise financial choices now and in their adult years.
Join us on October 16 2008.
Contact MBA's Alison Tavik (443-837-1606) to learn how you can get involved with Get Smart About Credit Day in Maryland.
