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Visa's Viewpoint

Visa recognizes the importance of not only providing high-quality personal finance materials to those who need it, but of also being a leader in advancing the cause of financial literacy in our schools, with financial institutions, NGOs and with policy makers. Through research, policy forums and advocacy, Visa is on the forefront of the movement to make sound money management a universal skill.

The Need for Financial Literacy in Education

The Hill Times
Nation’s financial literacy plays crucial role in return to economic prosperity: Wilson
Leaders of the world’s largest economies will gather in Canada this summer for the G8 and G20 summits to discuss, among other things, global financial best practices. Canada’s selection as the host nation for these events is fitting as our banking system has earned worldwide praise for stability while other nations struggled to keep their financial footing beneath them.
May 10, 2010

Jump$tart
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Honored by Jump$tart with 2010 Federal Leadership Award
The Jump$tart Coalition presented two "Federal Leadership Awards" at its 2010 Annual Awards Dinner in April. United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan was honored for one, while Sheila C. Bair, FDIC Chairman received the other. The award recognizes current members of either the U.S. Congress or Federal Government who have demonstrated support for financial education and youth financial literacy. Secretary Duncan was recognized for being a vocal and devoted advocate of the need to educate our children about money.
April 26, 2010

Commonwealth Club
Commonwealth Club takes on Financial Literacy
As the nation’s oldest and largest non-partisan public affairs forum, the Commonwealth Club of California offers a diverse range of viewpoints on today’s important topics. “Watching Out for Your Financial Future” features representatives from local and national government, the Charles Schwab Foundation and Wells Fargo, discussing the challenges of financial literacy in society today.
Commonwealth Club of California
October 30, 2009

Joseph W. Saunders:
A New Global Economy Must Rely on Financial Inclusion
Special to Roll Call
Sept 23, 2009

Jason Alderman:
Financial Illiteracy Remains Problem
Springfield News-Leader (Missouri)
January 5, 2009

Jason Alderman:
Jason Alderman: We Must Teach Youngsters How to Handle Money
The State Journal-Register
December 3, 2008

Jason Alderman:
Next generation must be more financially literate
Cincinnati.com
November 27, 2008

The Honorable Jack O'Connell, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of California and Jean Chatzky:
Combating California's Financial Literacy Crisis
Contra Costa Times
May 19, 2008

Doug Tillet and Joe Carberry:
Solving America’s Financial Literacty Crisis
The Hill
June 7, 2007

Financial Literacy Fact Sheet

A Decade of Financial Education
Visa believes the most important financial tool is not a product – it is knowledge. That is why for over a decade Visa has been developing financial literacy programs that teach individuals how to spend, save and budget responsibly. Supporting financial literacy is good for our business and the right thing to do. Read more.

Available Resources

Co-brand websites Practical Money Skills website with your office branding and custom URL.		Co-brand printed material Pamphlets, presentations, guides and student workbooks branded with your office’s imagery.
Embed tools, calculators and games Easily embedded these on your existing website with a single line of code.		Syndicated articles and content Weekly financial literacy articles can be integrated into your publications, website and outreach programs.

Financial Football

Visa and States Team-Up for Financial Literacy

Visa has partnered with over 20 states to deliver Financial Football to high schools and public libraries in its on-going effort to promote financial literacy.

Financial Football is a fast-paced quiz game in which students answer money management questions to score touchdowns. The program also includes lesson plans that can be used prior to team-play in the classroom.

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Learn more about Financial Football

Financial Literacy & Education Summit

2010
Remarks by Jennifer Kuperman, Global Head of Corporate Communications Visa Inc. at the Financial Literacy & Education Summit on April 19, 2010

2009
Remarks by Joe Carberry, Global Head of Public Affairs, Visa Inc. at the Financial Literacy & Education Summit on April 20, 2009

For an overview of the 2009 summit, featuring photo highlights and key points from the panel discussions, view or download the PDF here.

In the News

June 30, 2010 — FoxSports.com
Back to school for Brees, Bradford
Hear from rookie St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford and Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees on Visa's financial literacy efforts for NFL veterans and rookies alike.

June 8, 2010 — FOX Providence.com
Scoring goals for financial literacy
The World Cup kicks off later this week and the folks at the Rhode Island Jump$tart Coalition have found a way to combine soccer and financial literacy. In addition to an event next Saturday at the Wide World of Indoor Sports, they are encouraging people to play Visa’s Financial Soccer Game online.

May 28, 2010 — SCNOW.com
Football game teaches students money management
A computer game designed to help educate high school students about personal finance was introduced in South Carolina on Friday. State Treasurer Converse Chellis and Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams unveiled the Financial Football game at a Columbia area high school.