April is Financial Literacy Month and it’s a great time of year to expand your financial knowledge and improve your financial practices. Establishing financial fundamentals and continuing to educate yourself can be an investment in your financial journey.
According to the FDIC, an estimated 4.5 percent of U.S. households (approximately 5.9 million) were “unbanked” in 2021, meaning that no one in the household had a checking or savings account at a bank or credit union.
Click the link to watch the interview with Patrick Presley, Simmons Bank Community Affairs Officer and learn about the importance of financial education.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of Patrick Presley and are not endorsed by, and do not necessarily reflect the views of, Simmons Bank. Simmons Bank does not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.