Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Promotes Financial Literacy at Capitol Hill Event — 2023-07-18

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today promoted financial literacy education by participating in the annual Jump$tart Coalition Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill. At the event, OCC staff distributed materials to attendees including members of Congress, their staff, the Capitol Hill community, and the public to promote financial literacy education and inclusion activities and to inform consumers about the role banks can play in financial education. The OCC also highlighted the agency's HelpWithMyBank.gov website, which provides links to financial information and answers to hundreds of questions on various topics, including bank accounts, credit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, insurance, and more. "Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill is an important convening event to draw attention to the significance of financial education, and I applaud the Jump$tart Coalition and National Endowment for Financial Education for their leadership in this area," said Acting Comptroller Michael J. Hsu.