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Get Smart About Credit


Get Smart About Credit Day is a financial education program that helps bankers teach high school students the dos and don'ts of wise credit use.  Support your community and the banking industry by participating on Oct. 16 or any time during October.  

 

You've Got Questions, We've got Answers!

  • What is Get Smart About Credit?
  • How can I Get Involved?
  • Register your participation!
  • Who Participates?
  • What are People Saying About It?


       GSAC Resources
    • 10 Tips to Get Smart About Credit   
    • Learn about GSAC Resource Kit 
    • Starting a Financial Literacy Program
    • Tips for Working with the Media 
    • The Banker Experience

         


        Additional Financial Education Resources


        Personal Finance Basics Booklet Seriees
        Credit, Budgeting, Checking Accounts, Saving and Mortgages

      • Great leave-behind for classroom lesson
      • Content reflects common banking practices
      • Available in English and Spanish
         


        GSAC eLearning Program

      • 24/7 Interactive Credit Education
      • Available in English and Spanish
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        Resources

        Join bankers teaching young people the responsible use of credit on Thursday, October 16!

        See which banks participated in Get Smart About Credit Day 2007- view the Participation Honor Roll.

        View the coverage page to see what happened on the 5th annual Get Smart About Credit Day!


        "My students will think differently about how they use credit in the future ... Armstrong Bank is helping them be better consumers and that will make a real difference in these young people's lives."

        Bev Taylor, Marketing Director, Armstrong Bank, OK

        For more information, please contact Erin Scheithe.

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