WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is promoting a suite of financial education tools it has developed as part of Financial Literacy Month.
April is Financial Literacy Month, and financial institutions throughout the country are promoting financial education programs. The federal agency is likewise highlighting its suite of tools it says is available to people of all ages.
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“The FDIC has developed resources to support the economic inclusion of people of all ages, and during National Financial Capability Month we invite everyone to explore our extensive library of free financial education material,” said Martin J. Gruenberg, FDIC chairman. “The more people know about credit and banking services, the more likely they are to increase savings, and improve their financial health and well-being.”
The free resources include:
- Money Smart for Young People, Money Smart for Adults, and Money Smart for Older Adults, age-appropriate financial education material available in nine languages.
- Money Smart for Small Business, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, which provides useful information for new and aspiring entrepreneurs and is available in English and Spanish.
- Money Smart News, the FDIC’s newsletter featuring tips, updates and success stories for financial educators.
- Teacher Online Resource Center offers resources to help teachers develop financial lessons for children from pre-kindergarten through age 20.
- FDIC Learning Bank, a site that provides information for young people about using money wisely, how banks work and the differences between types of bank accounts.
- FDIC Consumer News, an FDIC newsletter, offering practical guidance on how to become a smarter, safer user of financial services.
- Savings-Related Resources, a website that provides savings-related resources for financial institutions, community-based organizations and others.
The resources are available at www.fdic.gov/education.
