Financial Literacy Programs

Banzai!

Banzai is a web-based financial literacy program for all ages and groups, including K-12 schools, community programs, employee onboarding, and even families.

It is an award-winning, interactive content platform that teaches real-world finance. Over 80,000 teachers in over 50% of U.S. schools are using Banzai.

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The Stock Market Game

The Stock Market Game (SMG) introduces young people to saving and investing through a simulation of the stock and bond markets. Students have the opportunity to trade and manage their own virtual $100,000 investment portfolio.

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Other Financial Literacy Programs

Here are a number of programs supported and promoted by the IBA that encourages financial literacy learning to the public. For full guidance into creating a financial literacy program, connect with the IBA.

Money Smart

The FDIC's Money Smart financial education program helps people of all ages enhance their financial skills and creates positive banking relationships. First released in 2001 and regularly updated since then, Money Smart has a long track record of success. Research demonstrates that the Money Smart curriculum can positively influence how adults manage their finances, and these changes are sustainable in the months following the training.

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Teach Children to Save

Geared toward grades K-8, Teach Children to Save (TCTS), is a free national program sponsored by the American Bankers Association Foundation, that organizes banker volunteers throughout the year to help young people develop a savings habit early in life. Bankers registered to participate in the program will receive access to a private resource page containing promotional materials, student activities, communication tools and presentation lessons (also available in Spanish) covering topics that include Banking Careers, Decision Making, Interest, Money Recognition and Savings. Banks of all sizes that actively provide youth financial education, using any curriculum, are invited to register their participation in TCTS at no cost. Teach Children to Save Day is held in April, but the lessons can be taught at any time throughout the year.

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Get Smart About Credit

Get Smart About Credit is the American Bankers Association Foundation’s national campaign to provide teens and young adults with well-rounded personal finance skills. This industry-wide movement to expand the reach of financial education gives bankers free tools to equip young people with identity theft prevention skills, the chance to explore banking careers and more—both in and out of the classroom. Get Smart About Credit Day is in October, but the lessons can be taught at any time throughout the year.

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