Supporting Financial Literacy In Northern Illinois

The need to teach children and adults about money, credit and other aspects of personal money management has never been greater. In our continuing effort to enhance our communities, Waukegan Savings Bank has partnered with the Illinois Council on Economic Education, American Bankers Association, the FDIC, the Illinois Bankers Association, and the Federal Reserve to develop new financial literacy programs. We are proud to offer these presentations to all school ages and adults.

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Money Smart Programs

Waukegan Savings Bank continues to work closely with many organizations to prepare special programs for MoneySmart Week^sm. These programs are designed to help all ages learn more about money management and financial literacy.  WSB is a significant partner in preparing and presenting these programs.

Teach Children to Save

The Teach Children to Save program offers a special opportunity for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade to learn the financial basics they will need to become responsible adults. This program has a proven track record and provides age-appropriate lessons.

Get Smart About Credit

Get Smart About Credit is an innovative, effective and interactive program created for high school students that provides much-needed credit education. It helps to put young adults on the right financial track for a healthy credit future.

More Information

If you are a teacher or other person representing a particular school and are interested in receiving more information about Waukegan Savings Bank’s education programs for schools, please contact JT Primack 847-623-6400.

FDIC Money Smart Programs Background

The FDIC is committed to working diligently to form alliances with other major entities, including financial institutions, bank trade associations, national non-profit organizations, community- and consumer-based groups, and federal, state and local agencies. That is why they have made a commitment to enlist 1,000 members in the Money Smart Alliance, and deliver 100,000 copies of the Money Smart curricula in order to reach a total of 1 million adults throughout all 50 states.