WBF provides engaging and helpful resources for Wisconsin bakers to share with their community members of all ages.
All resources are free to use and several provide Spanish translations!
Digital Resources
Kindergarten — Grade 5
- 2023 Reading Raises Interest Kit (Curious George Saves His Pennies)
- American Library Association (ALA) and FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s Thinking About Money for All Kids: Diverse and Inclusive Reads to Teach Young People About Money
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Money as You Grow Bookshelf
- FDIC’s Money Smart
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Teacher Resources (K–5)
Grade 6 — College
- ABA’s Get Smart About Credit
- American Library Association (ALA) and FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s Thinking About Money for All Kids: Diverse and Inclusive Reads to Teach Young People About Money
- FDIC’s Money Smart
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Teacher Resources (6–8)
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Teacher Resources (9–12)
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis College Resources
- InCharge College Resources
Beyond
- FDIC’s Money Smart for Older Adults
- FDIC’s Money Smart for Small Businesses
- CFPB’s Tools and Resources (various audiences and topics)
- Bank On Greater Milwaukee’s Smart Money Guide (various audiences and topics)
Consumer Resource Hub
In partnership with the Wisconsin Bankers Association, the Foundation regularly provides a variety of resources to help banks help their customers. These resources are meant to be distributed to clients and help start the conversation about check fraud, budgeting, and so much more!
Additional Opportunities
Looking for more ways to get involved? Here are a few ways bankers can help engage their community members in financial education year around:
- Become an ABA Volunteer
- Become a Junior Achievement Volunteer
- Volunteer with a local Finance & Investment Challenge Bowl