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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

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

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 this year's summit, featuring photo highlights and key points from the panel discussions, view or download the PDF here.

In the News

February 5, 2010 — Forbes
Super Bowl and all the money it attracts offers teachable moment about finances
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — There's no denying that the Super Bowl is all about money, and lots of it. Consider that advertisers will spend as much as $3 million to grab your attention during the football championship in hopes of convincing you to buy their products. Payment processing giant Visa Inc., the NFL and educators believe the combination of football and finance creates an ideal teachable moment for youngsters.

January 27, 2010 — DesMoinesRegister.com
Seattle Seahawks’ Seneca Wallace and Visa Help Iowa State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald Hand Off Financial Lessons
Now is the time for a financial game plan, former Iowa State Quarterback Seneca Wallace told group of high school students Tuesday. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback was on hand at East High School to help Visa and Iowa State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald launch a video game that tests student’s knowledge of financial issues.

December 15, 2009 — US Department of Treasury
US Department of Treasury Test High School Students with National Financial Capability Challenge
The US Department of Treasury and Department of Education have developed a new program encouraging high-school students to learn more about personal finance. The program will honor high performance from both students, and teachers who successfully incorporate financial literacy topics into their curricula. The National Financial Capability Challenge exam will be offered from March 15-April 2, 2010.