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FDIC Money Smart

Money Smart for Adults instructor-led
curriculum was updated in 2018 and
provides practical knowledge and
resources for trainers. Learn more at
https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/
consumer/moneysmart/adult.html.

Money Smart users must ensure that
their publicity, advertisements, and
public statements do not use the FDIC
name or logo to imply that FDIC
endorses their organization or its
products or services. That means
trainers can use their organization logo
to deliver unbiased, relevant, and
accurate financial education.

The curriculum consists of 14 modules
that cover financial topics and tools to
help trainers plan their training.

FEN recommends that you begin by
reviewing the Guide to Presenting
Money Smart for Adults. It provides
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t practical tips for planning, marketing,
and delivering training. It also includes
understand it well enough.” ~ Albert Einstein information to make training accessible
and welcoming for everyone, including
people with disabilities.

Debt Management, Credit Reports and Scores Each of the 14 Money Smart for Adults
modules includes:

CEU Credit: 1 CEU for AFCPE certified professionals. • Instructor Guides that cover what
Time: 4 hours you need to prepare and deliver
Money Smart training, including
easy to follow cues, script, and inter-
Training Purpose: active exercises.
1. To provide an understanding of credit reports, scores, and debt to better assist • PowerPoint Slides that can help you
clients on a forward-moving trajectory on the financial continuum. present engaging training content.
• Participant Guides with tools and
By the end of the training, you will be able to: information that participants can
1. Explain the different credit report models and identify the three leading credit use during your training and
reporting agencies commonly used. afterward.
2. Explain how to access credit reports at no cost to your client.
3. Explain the difference between a credit report and a credit score.
4. Explain how financial behaviors impact a credit score. FEN offers an in-person workshop on
5. Identify strategies for building and rebuilding credit. facilitation skills and techniques to
6. Identify ways to dispute incorrect information on a credit report. assist trainers in ensuring an engaging
classroom.
7. Identify strategies for reducing debt.
8. Explain the process of debt collection.

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