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Adult Financial Literacy Programs
The MBA is pleased to offer this resource page in continued support of financial literacy in Michigan. This page is designed to allow members access to financial literacy programs for adults of all ages. Please browse the highlighted programs.
ABA Eduation Foundation's Get Smart About Credit Day Program
As a banker you are uniquely qualified to educate consumers about the wise use of credit. This national event helps young people learn the dos and don’ts about credit now, so they’ll make smart decisions later. Join bankers across the nation in educating high school and college students on Get Smart About Credit Day. A "Cookie-cutter" toolkit is available for purchase from the ABA or through the MBA.
Federal Reserve Money $mart
The Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the MBA, and local organizations joined together to create Money $mart Week last year.Our mission is to combat financial illiteracy and provide greater education to consumers in Michigan. The goal was to provide education aimed primarily at the elderly, unbanked, and children. Although financial illiteracy isn't limited to these demographics, they are the most likely to over-extend their credit, make poor financial choices, become victims of identity theft and potentially seek bankruptcy as a cure for financial woes.
Taking Control of Your Finances: A Special Guide for Young Adults FREE
The special issue focuses on helping young people, including those beginning a career or still in school, learn methods for saving and managing money.
FDIC Money Smart FREE
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recognizes the importance of financial education, particularly for people with little or no banking experience. That's why they created Money Smart, a training program to help adults outside the financial mainstream enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships. The training material is free and covers banking basics, credit, home ownership, loans, etc. The free resource CD can be ordered in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, or Chinese.Free CD-ROM
Federal Reserve – Personal Financial Literacy FREE
A free resource with information on a variety of topics from currency, loans, to identity theft. Some products are available in Spanish.
Visa – Practical Money Skills for Teachers FREE
Offers a wide variety of lesson plans for children of all ages and adults. Topics vary and cover banking essentials.
Wells Fargo – Hands on Banking
A useful site to send children to learn about banking issues. The site is interactive allowing students to take self-guided tours through the lessons. It has sections for Elementary, Junior and Senior High, and Adult students. It also offers resources for teachers. Products are available in English or Spanish.
National Economic Development & Law Center FREE
NEDLC's Community Financial Education Clearinghouse links community development practitioners with existing downloadable materials on the web and economic information of concern to low-income communities. The information is free and is available in English, Spanish, Asian languages, and Russian.
Consumer Action - Money wise FREE
Multilingual products on how to open checking accounts, budget, understand credit reports, build credit, etc. Resources are free and include instructor guides and handouts.
Operation Hope
Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit self-help organization, seeks to bring economic self-sufficiency and a sustained spirit of revitalization to America’s inner city communities. Banks can become partners and help this organization further their goal.
American Express
Offers useful guides on financial literacy training in the work place. The focus of the documents are retirement planning.
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