Opening a bank account is the first and necessary step on the path to financial success. Once you have an account, you can start to learn other ways to take control of your finances. We want you to have all the tools you need to get the most out of your new account and start saving for the future. We've provided on-line tools that are designed to help you learn how to:
- Stay on a budget
- Manage a checking account
- Pay off debt
- Save for the future
Learn why having a bank account is critical to your future by taking a Bank On Manhattan financial education workshop
The Bank On Manhattan financial education workshop has been designed to answer basic questions you might have about banking. Our workshop covers the following topics:
- How do I set and meet personal goals?
- Why should I keep my money in a bank?
- How do I choose the right bank?
- What are every day strategies for managing my money?
You can download the workshop
here. Or if you have a relationship with a place of worship, community organization, not-for-profit organization, local college, or even your employer, they can apply to have a Bank On Manhattan instructor come out and teach the workshop! For more information,
click here.
Learn with online classes
Online classes are an easy and convenient way to learn. Beehive is a free on-line resource that can help you manage your finances.
Visit the Beehive's Web site to learn how to manage your checking account, create and manage a budget for your family, file taxes online for free, and much more.
Use Money Smart, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help you develop financial skills and positive banking relationships.
Click here to start exploring Money Smart.
Learn in person
If you prefer to sit down one-on-one with a counselor or take a free class, we can help. For one-on-one counseling, visit one of New York City's Financial Empowerment Centers. For information about locations and hours
click here. For a directory and calendar of financial education classes offered in the five boroughs
click here.
If you'd like to speak to a Bank On Manhattan representative, please call 1-877-646-2BANK.