For a 16th year, the staff of The Stephenson National Bank & Trust will earn the Wisconsin Bankers Association award for outstanding commitment to financial education in the community. SNBT bankers will receive the State Bankers Promoting Financial Literacy Award for teaching over 900 individuals throughout the past year.
“Access to financial education is critical for teens as well as adults,” said Dan Peterson, SNBT president and CEO. “We are fortunate to have the opportunity to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for a financially fit future.”
In an effort to continue the legacy of educating area youth, SNBT will celebrate the 13th annual National Get Smart About Credit Day on Thursday. On this day, employees from SNBT will visit over a dozen area high school classrooms in Marinette, Menominee and Oconto counties to educate students about responsible credit practices and the importance of keeping their identities safe.
“More and more research points to the fact that financial literacy leads to stronger national wealth; the earlier that message is learned, the sooner it can be put into practice,” said Tim Stauss, SNBT assistant vice president. “Now is a crucial time to educate young people before they encounter car loans and credit cards – not the other way around.”
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