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ABA Foundation’s national campaign to provide teens and young adults with well-rounded personal finance skills through local banks is now more immersive and flexible than ever. 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. 

Below are links to helpful teaching tools provide by the ABA Foundation.

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Developing a habit of saving early on is a great way to ensure you are prepared in case of a financial emergency. Use these tips from the American Bankers Association Foundation to help: https://aba.social/3AbrZCF Budgeting is an important part of making sound financial decisions. Need help making a monthly budget? Use this worksheet from the American Bankers Association Foundation's Get Smart About Credit program: https://aba.social/39bbnz6 Successful saving is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Start saving early so that you are prepared in case of a financial emergency. Watch for helpful tips from the American Bankers Association Foundation, and find more here: https://aba.social/3AbrZCF
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You probably know your GPA, but did you know your credit score is like your financial GPA? Get Smart About Credit and find out how your credit score is calculated and how you can raise your score: https://aba.social/3AaXZXE A credit report is essentially your financial resume - a file on you that can be accessed by potential employers, landlords or insurance companies. How can you establish a good credit history? Get Smart About Credit and find out here: https://aba.social/3AewT20 Accumulating debt can have a negative impact on your credit score. Do you have your debt under control? Get Smart About Credit and learn to manage it responsibly: https://aba.social/3kf9HLk

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Why take an L when you could take a W? Watch to discover the 5 Ws of becoming a banker - the who, what, when, where, and why a career in banking could be for you. Then find out more from Bank Works and the American Bankers Association Foundation: https://aba.social/3AhhopN

A career in banking can take you far - and isn't only about numbers! Are you creative? Do you possess leadership savvy? No matter your interest the banking industry is looking for those with a wide variety of skills! Find out more from Bank Works and the American Bankers Association Foundation: https://aba.social/3AhhopN  What careers can you find in banking? The industry is more than just finance. From cybersecurity to marketing, you can find a position that will lead you to success! Find out more from Bank Works and the American Bankers Association Foundation: https://aba.social/3AhhopN 

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No matter the career path you have in mind, the banking industry can help your professional growth. Find out more from Bank Works and the American Bankers Association Foundation: https://aba.social/3AhhopN  Think it's too soon for you to start your career in banking? Think again! You can apply for a job in the banking industry right out of high school. Find out more from Bank Works and the American Bankers Association Foundation: https://aba.social/3AhhopN  Why banking? There are plenty of reasons why a career in the banking industry is a smart choice. Explore them in this info sheet from Bank Works and the American Bankers Association Foundation: https://aba.social/3AhhopN 
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Millions of people are victims of identity fraud each year. As young adults become more financially independent, it's important for them to understand this form of theft so they don't fall prey to scammers. Use this info sheet from the American Bankers Association Foundation to help your teen understand identity fraud: https://aba.social/3EeYa6J 
Don't become a victim of identity theft! As young people become more financially independent, they are at an increased risk of being targeted by scammers. Use these tips from the American Bankers Association Foundation to learn how to spot and prevent identity theft: https://aba.social/3zaMUof  So you've joined the millions of others that are victims of identity fraud each year. What now? Follow these steps from the American Bankers Association Foundation: https://aba.social/3nyyGv6
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Don't become a victim of identity theft! As teens become more financially independent, they are at an increased risk of being targeted by scammers. Use these tips from the American Bankers Association Foundation to learn how to spot and prevent identity theft: https://aba.social/3zaMUof
Many factors and decisions go into choosing and paying for college. While requirements and priorities differ from person to person, one thing is constant: the cost of college is considerable, and rising. Use this tip sheet from the American Bankers Association Foundation's Get Smart About Credit program to help you make informed decisions: https://aba.social/3CaPZ9y Figuring out how to finance your higher education can be overwhelming. Access a list of useful websites, scholarship opportunities and apps that you can trust: https://aba.social/39bc6Ak
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Many factors and decisions go into choosing and paying for college. While requirements and priorities differ from person to person, one thing is constant: the cost of college is considerable, and rising. Use these tips from the American Bankers Association Foundation's Get Smart About Credit program to help you make informed decisions: https://aba.social/3CaPZ9y
Silvia Alvarez has worked for non-profits, in government, and with leaders like Mike Bloomberg and Corey Booker. Now she holds a leading role in bank corporate communications at First Horizon National Corporation in Memphis, a turn in her career path she didn't see coming.

Find your future in banking and watch more stories like Silvia's here: https://aba.social/3lo4yQD
Tashawn Ward is a customer service leader at Chelsea Groton Bank in Connecticut who began his career as an intern and continues to add new roles and responsibilities.

Find your future in banking and watch more stories like Tashawn's here: https://aba.social/3lo4yQD 
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After seven years in investment banking, Ida Liu switched gears and brought her business skills to the fashion industry. While forming relationships with designers from all over the world, Ida found herself constantly being asked for investment advice. She pitched the idea of a fashion, retail and entertainment practice to Citi, and her two worlds came together. Today she runs Citi Private Bank for North America.

Find your future in banking and watch more stories like Ida's here: https://aba.social/3lo4yQD 
Ashley Nagle Eknaian is part of a new generation of bankers bringing innovative technology solutions to customers every day. Her work at Eastern Bank in Boston keeps them on the cutting-edge.

Find your future in banking and watch more stories like Ashley's here:  https://aba.social/3lo4yQD 
Tabatha Thurman started as a teller at Citizens Edmond and 10 years later, she runs Vault 405, their innovative co-working space for small business customers.

Find your future in banking and watch more stories like Tabatha's here: https://aba.social/3lo4yQD