Financial Education Resources
The NBA strives to help Nebraskans gain financial freedom through education. From creating a budget and tracking spending to learning how to pay off debt and effectively planning for retirement, the NBA has gathered resources to help bankers give financial presentations in their communities and assist individuals of all ages in managing their finances and avoiding fraud.
In-School Savings Program
Is your bank is looking for a way to improve the financial literacy of the young people in your community? Consider sponsoring an in-school savings bank. Assistance is available from the Nebraska Council on Economic Education to establish the program.
Bank Responsibilities:
Learn more and see the full list of in-school savings banks here. For more information, contact Kara Heideman at the NBA at kara.heideman@nebankers.org or Dr. Jennifer Davidson at the Nebraska Council on Economic Education at jdavidson2@unl.edu.
Is your bank is looking for a way to improve the financial literacy of the young people in your community? Consider sponsoring an in-school savings bank. Assistance is available from the Nebraska Council on Economic Education to establish the program.
Bank Responsibilities:
- Maintain non-custodial, non-interest-bearing account with the school
- Designate project coordinator, including accepting weekly deposits at the school
- Provide incentives for students reaching various savings levels
- Provide a match up to the first $5 deposit by new savings members
- Host an opening ceremony and other milestone celebrations
- Assist in student teller training
- Maintain individual student account balances in a database
- Audit individual accounts bi-annually
- Provide financial support for NCEE
Learn more and see the full list of in-school savings banks here. For more information, contact Kara Heideman at the NBA at kara.heideman@nebankers.org or Dr. Jennifer Davidson at the Nebraska Council on Economic Education at jdavidson2@unl.edu.
Special Events
The NBA encourages bankers to provide financial education to their communities throughout the year. The commitment and involvement of bankers at all levels of the financial institution are critical to the growth and strength of every community in Nebraska. The following events offer special opportunities to connect with local students and your community.
The NBA encourages bankers to provide financial education to their communities throughout the year. The commitment and involvement of bankers at all levels of the financial institution are critical to the growth and strength of every community in Nebraska. The following events offer special opportunities to connect with local students and your community.
- America Saves Week, February-March
- Teach Children to Save, April
- Get Smart About Credit, October
LiFE Awards Program
The Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) program honors Nebraska banks and bankers who lead efforts to promote financial education in their communities. These awards are open to all member banks within the Nebraska Bankers Association.
Award categories include:
The Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) program honors Nebraska banks and bankers who lead efforts to promote financial education in their communities. These awards are open to all member banks within the Nebraska Bankers Association.
Award categories include:
- LiFE Honors List
- Bank Innovation Award
- Presentation Recognition
- Career Award
Elder Financial Abuse Prevention
Learn how to protect your older customers from financial abuse with tips from the National Center on Elder Mistreatment. The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) also offers programs via Adult Protective Services to meet the needs of vulnerable adults. In addition, the American Bankers Association provides resources to help you empower your customers and communities to bank more securely through the Safe Banking for Seniors program.
Learn how to protect your older customers from financial abuse with tips from the National Center on Elder Mistreatment. The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) also offers programs via Adult Protective Services to meet the needs of vulnerable adults. In addition, the American Bankers Association provides resources to help you empower your customers and communities to bank more securely through the Safe Banking for Seniors program.
Helpful Financial Education Links
For More Information Contact:
Kara Heideman, Director of Communications & Marketing
Kara Heideman, Director of Communications & Marketing