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March 13, 2019Ballston Spa National Bank Launches Better U Financial Education Program
Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) is pleased to announce the launch of an interactive, online financial education initiative through their new partnership with the nation’s leading education technology innovator, EVERFI, Inc. The program, Better U, is available as a complimentary resource to help BSNB customers learn how to better manage their finances and plan for the future.
According to Bankrate, 61% of Americans do not have enough money saved to cover a $1,000 unexpected expense. BSNB is committed to empowering individuals with the skills they need to change this trend and thrive financially.
Better U offers an assortment of adult financial education learning topics, with subjects including building emergency savings, mortgage education and retirement planning. Each learning topic is 5-15 minutes in length and is designed to encourage participants to build financial confidence via a series of interactive activities that are mobile and tablet-friendly.
“As a trusted partner and leader with nearly a decade of experience providing financial education for learners of all ages, EVERFI believes that financial capability is and must be within reach for all consumers and communities, regardless of their financial means, “ said EVERFI Co-Founder and President of Financial Education, Ray Martinez. “This program empowers financial institutions by showing them how to educate their consumers to take control of their financial health.”
To learn more about the program, visit bsnb.everfi-next.net
