Community Educators Toolkit

From the benefits of payments cards to creating a budget plan and understanding your credit score, this toolkit provides a variety of resources you need to elevate your community’s (or classroom’s) financial wellness. Click each topic header to unlock educational videos, handouts and presentations.

Cost of Cash

Payment cards can save precious time and money. Use the resources in this toolkit to teach those in your community about the benefits of using cards over cash.

Creating a Budget and Savings Plan

Budget and savings plans are the foundation for financial success. Help members of your community set solid foundations for financial growth by using the resources in this toolkit.

Credit Cards

The resources in this toolkit will help you demystify common misconceptions about credit cards and teach members of your community how credit cards can empower greater financial health.

Debit Cards

Debit cards are a simple, easy way for individuals to stay in control of their finances. This toolkit will help you teach your community about how to get the most benefit out of using a debit card.

Prepaid Cards

Prepaid cards are a safe and convenient alternative to cash. Use this toolkit to share the benefits of prepaid cards with your community.

Defining and Maintaining Your Credit Score

A credit score is the key to unlocking financial opportunity. The resources in this toolkit will help you explain what a credit score is, how to maintain one, and some of the opportunities that come from having good credit.

Electronic Payments

Electronic payments provide convenience, buying power and better financial management. Use this toolkit to communicate simply about the benefits of this important technology.

Electronic Payments - Ages 7-9

It’s never too early to learn about the importance of keeping your money safe through electronic payments. Check out the resources in this toolkit to help teach children ages 7-9 about electronic payments and test their knowledge with a fun game!

Electronic Payments - Ages 10-12

Electronic payments are becoming the preferred payment method because they are safe, simple and smart for consumers and businesses. Use this toolkit to teach children ages 10-12 and test their knowledge with a game!

Electronic Payments - Teens

Many teens are already active users of electronic payments technology but they may not know all of its benefits. Use these resources to teach teens about the power of the card in their wallet.