Financial Literacy Makes A Difference
National Financial Literacy month is recognized each year in April to raise public awareness of the importance of financial literacy and maintaining smart money management habits.
Financial literacy is defined as “‘the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage one’s financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security.” Financial literacy is more than knowing financial facts; it is also understanding and applying this financial knowledge to the parts of one’s life that depend on sound financial management: managing monthly bills, budgets, credit cards, and loans; having a savings plan for the future; deciding where to live and buying a first home; getting married and providing for a family; or starting a business and planning for retirement.
Without a stable foundation of money management skills and an understanding of financial issues, individuals are less able to optimize their welfare and are more vulnerable to making questionable investments or to exploitation. This can have even larger repercussions on a state and national level, as it can lead to higher social safety net usage, inability to achieve independence, and overall lower quality of life for society, communities, and families
To learn more and complete a financial literacy quiz go to Financial Literacy - The Policy Circle
SLB Sponsors Student-Run Banks
Silver Lake Bank provides a student-run bank opportunity to three local high schools within the community. Students receive a career experience which includes visualizing the big picture of how a bank runs, the importance of accuracy, timeliness and accountability. Practical examples include balancing the bank, preparing monthly statements, performing audit functions, working up deposits, marketing and customer service.
The Bank’s support includes bank set-up, training assistance, troubleshooting and financial assistance with purchasing equipment. A database for account and transaction record keeping was developed by the Bank for the school’s use. Students, staff and organizations banking at the student bank utilize a transaction account, whereby deposits and payments are processed and reflected in monthly statements. The student bank’s business is settled daily complete with reporting on assets, liabilities and cash positions.
Silver Lake Bank values our school partnerships and believes the school bank provides a great educational opportunity to develop financial literacy for students not only enrolled in this program but for student account holders as well.
Silver Lake Bank sponsored student banks
Washburn Rural High School Bank – Est. 2005 (Auburn-Washburn USD 437)
Golden Eagle Bank at Silver Lake High School – Est. 2013 (Silver Lake USD 372)
Seaman High School Bank – Est. 1927, SLB sponsorship 2017 (Seaman USD 345)
Silver Lake Bank - Seaman High School Check Presentation
Request for Sponsorships and Donations PDF
Request for Sponsorships and Donations MS Word
See photo gallery below for some of the recent organizations and events sponsored by Silver Lake Bank
