FGB Financial Foundations
About the FGB Financial Foundations Program
First Guaranty Bank is on a mission to change lives by “providing financial foundations in our high schools and contributing to the growth of the communities we serve.” Providing members of the community with a foundation of knowledge to carry them through their life is critical.
We are committed to teaching personal finance skills because we believe this is the first step in becoming financially responsible.
Adult Financial Foundations Curriculum
92% of Americans say they are losing sleep over their finances. When you are constantly worrying about money, it can affect your job which leads to decreased productivity and lack of engagement all around. Financial education can help you and your family survive and thrive in today’s complex world of inflation, high interest rates, and the rising cost of, well... everything!
High School Financial Foundations Curriculum
It’s been proven that financial education leads to better personal finance behavior. Individuals with higher levels of financial education tend to make better personal finance decisions. It's why teaching personal finance in school and providing students with a foundation of knowledge is critical.
