ABA: Foundation Community Commitment Awards Call for Entries
Deadline for entries is July 1 WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association’s Foundation is requesting submissions for its annual Community Commitment Awards to recognize banks’ essential involvement in their communities. The awards will honor innovative, high impact contributions banks make to the customers and communities they serve. The entry period will extend to July 1. “Receiving a…
ABA: Bankers Celebrate 20 Years Teaching Children to Save on April 29
Estimated 450,000 children will be reached in 2016 through Teach Children to Save WASHINGTON — More than 13,000 bankers will host financial education events across the country this week in celebration of the 20th annual Teach Children to Save Day on April 29. Since 1997, Teach Children to Save and the ABA Foundation’s financial education initiatives have…
ABA: 8 Banking Tips Millennials Need to Know
WASHINGTON — As millennials juggle a multitude of responsibilities — from school, to work, to planning for major life events — the American Bankers Association is highlighting eight banking tips to help them secure a financially sound future. “Millennials are digital natives who understand the importance of staying connected socially, but staying connected to their bank can…
ABA: Out With The Old, In With The Savings – 6 Tips To Spring Clean Your Finances
WASHINGTON — For many Americans, spring is a time to clean, sort and tidy up around the house. As consumers dust off their shelves and rid their homes of clutter, the American Bankers Association encourages them to organize their finances. “The arrival of spring motivates people to renew their surroundings, and what better way to…
ABA: 12 Tips To Secure Your Mobile Devices
March 6-12 is National Consumer Protection Week WASHINGTON — As consumer use of mobile devices continues to climb, cyber criminals are targeting those gadgets more frequently. In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week March 6-12, the American Bankers Association is highlighting 12 things consumers can do to protect the data on their mobile device. “Banks use sophisticated…
ABA: Teen Named Grand Prize Winner Of National Video Contest
WASHINGTON—In recognition of America Saves Week, the American Bankers Association Foundation announced today the three national winners for its 2015-2016 Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The winning videos were revealed through a live broadcast on the association’s YouTube channel. The judging panel, which consisted of personal finance and communications experts, awarded Nathan Mitchell of Waco, Texas the grand prize for his…
FDIC: Consumers Encouraged To Develop A Plan To Save Toward Their Goals
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) encourages consumers to use America Saves Week as a time to begin or continue saving toward financial goals. FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg said: “Making regular savings deposits – even small ones – into a federally insured financial institution is a safe way to work toward your financial goals. During America Saves…
ABA: Save or Spend – 5 Ways To Make Your Refund Count This Tax Season
WASHINGTON — According to the Internal Revenue Service, the nation’s taxpayers received an average tax refund of nearly $3,000 in 2015. This year, while more than 70 percent of tax payers await their hefty refund, the American Bankers Association is highlighting five tips to help them make the most out of this year’s windfall. “Tax…
ABA: Safe Banking For Seniors Program Launched
New, turnkey curriculum available for America’s hometown banks WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association today launched its Safe Banking for Seniors program with the release of newly created curriculum and other materials. The program, first announced in September 2015, will mobilize bankers across the country to educate older Americans and their caregivers about elder financial…
ABA: Registration Opens for ABA Foundation’s 2016 Financial Education Initiatives
ABA Foundation calls for banker volunteers to increase financial capability in local schools WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation is calling for banker volunteers to register for its annual Teach Children to Save campaign and other 2016 financial education initiatives. Now in its 20th year, the Teach Children to Save program is a national campaign that encourages banker…