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Financial Literacy

ABA commends banks that are committed to providing America’s youth with the financial education necessary for a successful future.

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Banks of all sizes play a dynamic role in helping their customers and communities thrive through financial education. The ABA Foundation's financial education initiatives—Teach Children to Save, Get Smart About Credit and Lights, Camera, Save!—provide banks with the tools to teach young Americans the importance of smart money management.

The Foundation also supports financial literacy with programs focused on fighting elder financial abuse, helping veterans and their families start or build their careers and spreading awareness about other consumer financial topics.

The ABA Foundation runs four important programs to support financial literacy:

ABA Foundation’s Financial Education Programs

ABA Foundation's free financial education programs help build thriving, resilient and equitable communities. Hear directly from bankers on how these programs are positively impacting their communities.

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