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I would feel better about banking at a place that took an active role in educating the public on the financial system. I would also appreciate a complete breakdown on any puzzling paperwork, confusing mathematics or common mistakes when I sign up for an account.
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Building a nation of savers will keep more money in our economy, make responsible credit more accessible and improve resiliency when setbacks occur.
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If they get on their high horse, bankers risk coming off as disingenuous. Concentrate instead on developing products that will help consumers meet a specific financial goal.
May 2
If we better educate and inform consumers, it will be easier for banks to best serve them. That is a premise Louisiana bankers have long embraced.
Since 1957, the Louisiana Bankers Association has dedicated a division of young bankers to financial education and outreach. Today, the Louisiana Bankers Education Council and the nonprofit Louisiana Bankers Education Foundation work together to promote financial literacy throughout our state.
We co-sponsor the Bank-at-School program with our state treasurer, which assists elementary schools with financial literacy initiatives. We sponsor "Simply Banking" study guides designed for high school and middle school students. We provide scholarships to bankers' children who are incoming freshman with majors in a banking related field at an accredited Louisiana college or university.
We are part of Louisiana Jump$tart, a coalition of organizations dedicated to improving financial literacy, which hosts its meetings at the LBA office. We helped pass a state law requiring
It was rewarding in 2013 when Louisiana was one of seven states awarded an "A" by Champlain College's renowned
There are few things as empowering as a person having the information they need to make good decisions regarding their personal finances. April is Financial Literacy Month. I urge bankers across the nation to take this opportunity to help their communities become more financially literate. There are resources available in the financial literacy section of our website,
Financial literacy is one tool we have to help mitigate the damage the financial crisis inflicted upon customers, communities, our industry and the nation's economy. Helping people understand personal finances and empowering them to make better financial decisions ensures a better future.
Robert T. Taylor is chief executive of the Louisiana Bankers Association.
