Financial Education

Trading Academy Secures Trademark to Strengthen Brand Identity

April 14, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Trading Academy has officially secured registration of its trademark, marking an important step forward in its growth as a recognized leader in financial education. With this registration, the company gains …

Dress for Success Launches “Success Starts Now” Global Brand Campaign

February 17, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Dress for Success Worldwide has unveiled Success Starts Now, a global brand campaign that signals a new phase in the organization’s growth and direction. The campaign reflects an updated identity, …

Regions Bank & STRIVE New Orleans Empower Careers with Financial Education

August 26, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

“Career readiness may open the door, but financial stability ensures long-term success. That’s why we see financial education as a foundation for building brighter futures,” explained Mike Scott, Senior Community …

Ella the Banker: Inspiring Kids Through Financial Literacy & Representation

August 12, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

From a young age, Shamim Okolloh’s son Liam dreamed of becoming an author, a passion sparked when he devoured the Harry Potter series at just eight years old. So when …

Empowering Affordable Housing Through Skills-Based Volunteering

August 8, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

When your organization is focused on creating brighter futures – like Partners for Better Housing (PBH) – you rarely pause to reflect on your progress. That’s where skills-based volunteering makes …

KeyBank Foundation Invests $1.56M in Cleveland Nonprofits for Jobs & Education

July 29, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The KeyBank Foundation, a charitable arm of KeyCorp, is contributing $1.56 million to four nonprofit organizations in Cleveland, where the bank is headquartered. These grants reflect the Foundation’s ongoing commitment …

Empowering Underbanked Consumers: Financial Inclusion & Trust-Building Strategies

May 19, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Around 36 million people in North America—about 12% of the population—are considered underbanked. These individuals have bank accounts but lack access to important credit products like credit cards. Despite facing …

Key Insights on Inclusive Growth and Digital Trust from the Global Summit

May 12, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

These are undeniably turbulent times, but a central message from the recent Global Inclusive Growth Summit in Washington, D.C., was clear: this is not a moment for passivity. Instead of …

Mortgage Approval Tips: Improve Credit & Lower Debt to Buy a Home

May 5, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Understanding Mortgage Approval and Building Credit Confidence When evaluating mortgage applications, lenders take multiple factors into account—most notably, your credit score and your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. According to KeyBank’s 2025 …

Empowering Students with Financial Literacy: Goalsetter & Mastercard Initiative

April 10, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Tanya Van Court experienced a life-altering moment in 2001. With a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University, she held a vice president role at a Silicon Valley broadband …

Smart Tips to Make Homeownership More Affordable

April 10, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Making Homeownership More Attainable: A Guide to Down Payments and Closing Costs For many aspiring homeowners, the upfront expenses—like down payments and closing costs—can feel overwhelming. These financial hurdles often …

Achieve Homeownership: Financial Tips & Mortgage Guidance

April 3, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Homeownership: A Dream Within Reach Owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone of the American dream, representing financial success, stability, and a sense of belonging. However, for many …

How Banker Chris Taylor Transforms Financial Literacy for Students

March 26, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

When high school teacher Mason Golding informed his students that banker Chris Taylor would be visiting to teach financial literacy, their reaction was one of disappointment—not because they weren’t interested, …

How Gamification is Transforming Financial Inclusion and Digital Banking

February 13, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Developing and maintaining positive habits can be challenging. It demands time, repetition, and a level of discipline that many people find difficult to maintain. This is where gamification plays a …

Camp Millionaire: Empowering Malaysia’s Youth with Financial Literacy

January 1, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

FWD Insurance Berhad and Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) have achieved a major milestone in their mission to improve financial literacy among Malaysia’s youth. The Camp Millionaire programme, launched on December …

Fifth Third Secures $50M in New Markets Tax Credits for Community Development Initiatives

September 28, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Fifth Third New Markets Development Company has secured a $50 million New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. As …

U.S. Bank’s Micae Brown Leads Business Access Tours to Empower Entrepreneurs

August 21, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

For the third consecutive year this August, Micae Brown will once again lead a team of U.S. Bank employees and others on a mission across Chicago to engage with the …

Boosting Financial Resilience in Latin America: Behavioral Science & Fintech Innovation

August 1, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Digital platforms are increasingly being used across Latin America, offering income opportunities for millions. Gig work is emerging as an alternative to low-productivity, low-quality informal jobs. Online marketplaces are enabling …

Key Factors for Business Success: Passion, Community, and Optimism Among Women Leaders

July 24, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Passion, collaboration, and community are essential elements for a thriving business, according to a recent PNC survey of female business leaders featured in their bi-annual Economic Outlook Survey. The survey …

Empower Your Community: Fifth Third’s Enhanced eBus Brings Financial Access & Support

May 15, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The Financial Empowerment Mobile, also known as the eBus by Fifth Third, is dedicated to bringing financial access and education directly to communities, especially those that are underserved. In 2024, …

KeyBank Invests $300K in Columbus Urban League’s Housing Accelerator Program

May 14, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation have announced a $300,000 investment in the Columbus Urban League (CUL) to enhance its innovative Housing Accelerator Program (HAP). The HAP aims to provide comprehensive …

Enhancing Financial Literacy: Regions Bank’s Community Initiatives Reach Across Southeastern U.S.

April 17, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Regions Bank has announced the commencement of its 15th annual Share the Good® initiative, a collective volunteer effort aimed at benefiting communities served by Regions across the Southeast, the Midwest, …

Unlock Homeownership: KeyBank’s Initiatives for Financial Inclusion and Mortgage Accessibility

April 16, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank remains dedicated to supporting clients on their unique financial paths towards homeownership by offering valuable resources and educational opportunities. Dale Baker, President of KeyBank Home Lending, emphasizes their commitment …

Affordable Housing Initiative: Henrietta Homes in Cleveland, Ohio

February 13, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) contributed $10.2 million in 4% Federal LIHTC Equity and extended a $7.9 million construction loan to support the creation of Henrietta Homes. This …

U.S. Bank Scholarship: Transformative Wins for Students in Financial Education Sweepstakes

February 7, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Samuel Sievers was on the verge of boarding his usual bus route to the University of San Diego for his classes when an email notification popped up on his phone, …

From Renting to Homeownership: Ambera Pruitt’s Journey with Habitat for Humanity

November 2, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Ambera Pruitt’s residence, like many others, is filled with photographs of loved ones, including her two daughters, her mother, and her sisters. However, there’s a unique picture that stands out …

KeyBank Supports Financial Empowerment at ‘On Our Block’ Community Event

October 13, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank recently supported the “On Our Block” community event, a pop-up banking clinic organized by MoCaFi, in collaboration with ThirdSpace Action Lab, Famicos Foundation, and the Cleveland NAACP. At the …

Free Homeownership Workshops in Rochester, NY by KeyBank – Register Today!

October 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank is hosting homeownership workshops in Rochester, NY, where Leslie Curry, KeyBank’s Community Development Loan Officer (NMLS# 407614), will provide valuable guidance and information about available homebuyer products and assistance …

Kappa Alpha Psi Conclave 2023: Celebrating 112 Years with Regions Bank

October 6, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we haven’t had the chance to meet in over five years, but there’s an abundance of affection and enthusiasm. David Christian holds the position of …

Transform Your Money Mindset: Free Webinar by Key4Women and Boldness Ablaze Coaching

September 20, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank’s Key4Women is hosting a complimentary, hour-long virtual event titled “Mind Your Money Story: Stop the Scarcity Spiral and Confidently Ask for What You Want” on Friday, September 29th, at …

KeyBank’s Innovative Downtown Ithaca Branch Grand Opening and Community Support

August 31, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank celebrated the grand opening of its cutting-edge branch in Downtown Ithaca with a ribbon-cutting event. The newly established branch, situated at 604 South Meadow Street, welcomed prominent figures from …

KeyBank Homeownership Workshop: Bridging the Gap in Utah’s Black Community

July 17, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank is reinforcing its dedication to advancing economic equity and inclusion through a home ownership workshop scheduled to be held at Calvary Baptist Church this month. This workshop is part …

Regions Bank highlights Free resources for improved Money Management

May 10, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Regions Bank wants you to take control of your financial future! This Financial Literacy Month, they’re inviting consumers and businesses to take a fresh look at their financial health with …

Woman enterprises growing faster compared to men: US Census Bureau

March 13, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of women who own small businesses is growing, with 1.24 million employer businesses (those with employees) in the country. And women are …

US Bank focuses on increasing Black home ownerships

March 8, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Tracy Egerson noticed a pattern when she and some of her co-workers from US Bank recently represented the bank’s mortgage business at an event in Milwaukee aimed at increasing Black …

Webster partners with citizen advocacy group Bronx People’s Federal Credit Union

February 27, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

As the Bronx People’s Federal Credit Union mobile branch officially opened, Webster announced an innovative partnership with a Bronx-based citizen advocacy group. The opening of the mobile branch is the …

KeyBank Foundation provides $1,250,000 grant to 7 Northeast Ohio NPOs to support DEI initiatives

February 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $1,250,000 in seven Northeast Ohio non-profit organizations to support workforce development, education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These grants are …

US Bank Scholarship program boosts financial confidence and knowledge

February 8, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The US Bank Student Scholarship Program aims to provide financial wellness concepts and information to college and college-bound students at a critical stage in their lives. According to a new …

Project Destined changes face of Commercial Real Estate

January 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Cedric Bobo understood the pride that comes with owning property from a young age. He learned it from family stories about his great-grandfather Tony Edmunds, a Black landowner in northern …

Moving towards greater equity: Mastercard

January 2, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, emerged throughout the year as businesses recognised the benefits of bringing more people into the financial fold. However, as progress was …

Towards A ‘Decarbonized Future’

January 15, 2021 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The temporary “emission reduction due to the COVID-19 lockdown” is not a significant one.

Comerica Bank Awards Inaugural ‘Gift of Knowledge Scholarship’

May 30, 2020 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Comerica Bank ensures that even under the present circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, deserving students don’t miss their chance to quality education.