Financial Literacy Month

Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month—a time to spotlight the financial skills that help people navigate everyday decisions and build long-term financial well-being. From budgeting and saving to understanding credit, banking, and fraud prevention, financial literacy supports confidence and informed decision-making at every stage of life. 

Through the FDIC Money Smart program, communities nationwide have access to free, non-biased financial education resources for people of all ages and life stages. Money Smart includes financial education resources designed for:

• Young People Kindergarten through 12th Grade
• Young Adults Ages 16 to 24
• Adults
• Older Adults Ages 60 and Older
• Organizing Reality Fairs for High School and Young Adults
• Small Businesses 

During Financial Literacy Month and throughout the year, Money Smart plays a vital role in expanding access to trusted financial education. By working with educators, financial institutions, community organizations, and government agencies, Money Smart helps empower individuals to make informed financial choices and strengthen their financial futures.  

Learn more at FDIC.gov/MoneySmart. 

Money Smart Moves: Banker-Led Strategies for Financial Education and Well‑Being

The FDIC is hosting an upcoming webinar in recognition of National Financial Literacy Month by highlighting how bankers use the FDIC Money Smart curricula to strengthen financial knowledge in their communities. Learn practical approaches to outreach, tools that build financial confidence, and ways to partner with financial institutions to expand the reach of trusted financial education. Whether you’re new to Money Smart or looking to deepen your efforts, you’ll leave with clear, actionable ideas to support stronger financial futures.

Register Here

Explore recent success stories featuring how bankers and other community-based organizations are using Money Smart in the communities they serve

• Tri Counties Bank Advances Credit Education in the Community
• How One Nebraska Banker Brought Financial Education to Summer Camp
• First Commonwealth Bank Delivers 2500+ Money Smart Sessions
• University Reaches Nearly 54,000 Students with Money Smart

Submit Your Money Smart Success Story

Have a Money Smart success story? Send it to ConsumerEducation@fdic.gov. It may be included in a future newsletter.  

Upcoming Events

Money Smart Moves: Banker-Led Strategies for Financial Education and Well‑Being (April 22, 2026)