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Teach Children
to Save

It’s never too early for children to
learn why finance skills matter.
Young kid holding piggy bank on their head.
Father teaching young kid about saving money.

Financial education is a valuable life lesson.

We believe kids should learn how to manage money wisely and make informed financial decisions so they can enjoy a brighter financial future.

Through the American Banker’s Association’s Teach Children to Save program, we bring financial education directly to students across the Carolinas.
Here’s our 2024 impact by the numbers.
134
Presentations made to classrooms.
$62,000
Donations made directly to local schools and nonprofits.

Check out First Bank in the classroom.

Antioch Christian Academy
Communities in Schools Academy
West End Elementary School
Fairgrove Elementary School
Davis-Townsend Elementary School
Deep Branch Elementary School
Duncan Chapel Elementary School
East Robeson Primary School
Hallsboro Elementary
Tanglewood Elementary School
Southeastern Academy Charter School
Wescare Christian Academy
Orrum Middle School
Troy Elementary School
Victory Christian School

There’s more to learn.

Explore First Bank’s free Learning Lab courses, built just for teens. Fun, interactive courses to help 7th-12th grade students learn the basics of saving, budgeting, and more.
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Smart Budgeting
Create a financial plan for an awesome roadtrip!
Get Going
Illustration of piggy bank with checklist.
Smart Savings
Create a plan for reaching your financial goals.
Start Saving
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Smart Investing
Explore how you participate in the economy and the global market.
Learn How
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Tips for teens

Download our free brochure guide for helpful information and tips to start down the path to financial success.
Take Me To It
Book Club. For kids and the love of reading.

Connecting students to authors and books.

To help boost literacy rates across the Carolinas, the First Bank Book Club organizes award-winning authors to visit schools and donate copies of their book to students.

Find Out More

Want to get involved in Book Club?
If you’re an educator or nonprofit in North or South Carolina, you can join in the fun.
Submit Request

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