BANKER RESOURCES
from the ABA Education Foundation

The ABA Education Foundation provides leadership, banker resources and financial literacy products to help consumers take control of their personal finances. Financial literacy is our business … and yours!

National Programs

Lights, Camera, Save! (September - November)
Video contest to get teens talking about saving
List of Participating Banks

Get Smart About Credit Day (October 21, 2010)
Credit education for young adults
FAQs 

Teach Children to Save Day (April 12, 2011)
Savings lessons for youth
FAQs

Money Talks 
A free quarterly newsletter for adults to teach kids about money

Teach Children to Save Web Site
Link to this Web site from your bank's Web Site

Get Smart About Credit Web Site
Link to this Web site from your bank's Web Site

Starting a School Run Bank
Regulatory guide on starting a school-run bank.

CRA Credit Guidance and Sample Form 
Positioning your bank's financial education activities for CRA credit 

Research and Advocacy
Track the latest research in financial education

ABA Education Foundation Consumer Site 
Link to our Consumer Information Web page from your bank's Web site

Bank Account Comparison Worksheets - 
Worksheets to help customers choose the right account and ask the right questions. 

Calendar of Financial Literacy Ideas  
Monthly ideas to focus your consumer education messages

Careers in Banking Brochure
A free brochure describing employment opportunities in the banking industry

Identity Theft Brochure
A free brochure, which primarily focuses on Internet "phishing," lists where to report suspicious e-mails, contact information for the three major credit bureaus, and places to access additional information.

Money in Motion
Free, downloadable financial education lessons for teens (Grades 7-12)

ABAToolbox on Financial Education 
Everything you need to start -- or enhance -- your financial education outreach programs. For ABA members only.

Talking Points and Tips for Working with the Media
Key messages on financial education and the ABAEF's national programs, tips for media interviews