FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features Tips for Teaching Young People About Money — 2015-06-15

Other topics include computer security for bank customers, credit scores, and a new savings account for children with disabilities Parents and caregivers don't have to be financial experts to teach young people to be responsible with money. The latest FDIC Consumer News features tips to help children from pre-kindergarten through college learn how to be smart about their finances. The Spring 2015 edition also includes a checklist of computer security tips for bank customers, an article about changes in credit reporting that could help some consumers improve their credit scores, and information about a new tax-advantaged savings option for families with a child with disabilities. Here's an overview of what is in this issue. Teaching Young People About Money: The newsletter starts with universal tips for teaching financial life lessons to children. For example, parents can discuss with their children what they are doing, and why, when making everyday financial decisions.