Some of the most important lessons I learned during college happened outside of classrooms or lecture halls. Like, learning to keep track of my spending and pay monthly bills on time! And sometimes I had to learn the hard way to make trade-offs between going on a trip or paying a utility bill.
Luckily, thousands of students are learning about money and budgeting sooner than I did thanks to a national campaign called "Teach Children to Save Day"
sponsored by the American Bankers Association
(ABA). This is a special time where bankers across the nation volunteer their time to teach important savings lessons in classrooms or in the community. To celebrate Teach Children to Save Day, Wells Fargo team members are visiting schools and community groups to deliver valuable financial education lessons on budgeting or saving throughout the month of April.
There are many reasons why I wish a Wells Fargo banker had spoken to my class in high school or earlier. I could have avoided having to eat microwave ramen each night! I could have also opened a savings account at an earlier age. Did you know that according to a study by the New America Foundation, kids with savings accounts are seven times more likely
(PDF*) to attend college! With the earning power of a college degree, it really pays to save.
I think I would have really valued having a Wells Fargo banker instill the importance of saving and tracking my spending early on. But, it’s never too early or never too late to get the know how to be a wise money manager. Maybe you’ve learned a great deal about budgeting and spending smart and want to share that information with a younger sibling or a friend.
In the spirit of teaching children to save, consider visiting Hands on Banking® for some great lessons like "Spending Smart"
or "School and $."
Or visit a local Wells Fargo store and ask a banker about "Teach Children to Save Day."
Editor's note: Please help us welcome Brenda Gonzalez, the newest Student LoanDown blogger!
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Years ago, it was common for students to plan and pay for college on their own. Twenty-plus years ago, I handled both aspects myself, as did most of my friends. 



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