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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FederalReserveEducation.orgFederalReserveEducation.org offers a number of resources designed for the classroom and consumers. The website features PowerPoint presentations on topics such as investing and saving in English and Spanish that can be downloaded and used for fi nancial literacy efforts. Bankers can look up their Federal Reserve District for programs and resources that are unique to their regions.

MYMONEY.GOV MYMONEY.GOV is the U.S. government’s website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about fi nancial education. The site has a breadth of information that covers topics from fi rst-time homeownership to balancing a checkbook to retirement planning. The site lists important information from more than 20 federal agencies and bureaus to help consumers make smart fi nancial choices.

For more information about ICBA and Financial Literacy Resources available to your bank call (800) 422-8439.

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1-866-THE-ICBAwww.icba.org

$FDIC Money Smart

FDIC’s Money Smart program is a complimentary educational program designed to bring more consumers into traditional banking relationships. The modernized curriculum has tracks for adults, young adults and small businesses. Because of its design,

Money Smart has specifi c training modules, in nine languages, which can be used to fi ll in the gaps from other fi nancial education programs.

Money Smart for Small Business is an instructor-led training curriculum developed jointly by FDIC and SBA. The 10 modules in this free curriculum provide introductory training for new and aspiring entrepreneurs on the basics to organizing and managing a business. It is designed to be delivered to new or operating small business owners—persons without formal business training —by fi nancial institutions and other community stakeholders. The curriculum is a great tool for bank-community partnerships. www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/business.html $$$$

Jump$tart Coalition

Jump$tart Coalition is a diverse group of fi nancial education stakeholders whose organizations work together to educate and

prepare our nation’s youth for fi nancial success. Jump$tart’s online Clearinghouse is the nation’s most comprehensive collection of fi nancial education resources suitable for students in pre-kindergarten through college. All of the resources listed in the Clearinghouse have been reviewed for appropriateness, based on the National Standards in K-12 Personal Finance Education.

Since 2008, Jump$tart’s National Educator Conference has provided classroom teachers with resources and information to improve their own levels of fi nancial literacy, as well as improve their ability to teach personal fi nance in school. Community banks have demonstrated their support for local educators by providing scholarships to this event. ICBA has a seat on Jump$tart’s board of directors.

www.jumpstart.org

Visa has partnered with leading consumer advocates, educators, and fi nancial institutions to develop the Practical Money Skills program.

At practicalmoneyskills.com and whatsmyscore.org, consumers, educators, parents, students and policymakers can access free educational resources, including personal fi nance articles, games and lesson plans.

Practical Money Skills for Life is educator-developed and educator-approved, and the program has reached millions of students across the nation. Visa also works with state and national governments to co-sponsorcommunity-based events such as statewide Financial Football rollouts and the annual Financial Literacy and Education Summit.

If you have questions or would like to learn more about Practical Money Skills for Life, please email [email protected].

www.icba.practicalmoneyskills.com

The fortunes of community banks are intrinsically tied to the fortunes of the communities they serve. Whether located in small towns, suburbia or big-city neighborhoods, community banks are uniquely positioned to connect fi nancial education to fi nancial products and services that can help set youth, adults and small business owners on the path to a secure economic future.

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) is pleased to promote the following fi nancial education programs that help consumers and small business owners improve their money management skills.

If your bank decides to participate in any of the programs below, make sure to mention that your bank is an ICBA member as special program pricing and/or discounts may apply.

Jump$tart Coalition

institutions to develop thePractical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills for Life