Practical Money Skills for Life - About This Site: Policy Makers

Resources for Policy Makers
Visa recognizes the importance of not only providing high-quality personal finance materials to those who need it, but of also being a leader in advancing the cause of financial literacy in our schools, with financial institutions, NGOs and with policy makers. Through research, policy forums and advocacy, Visa is on the forefront of the movement to make sound money management a universal skill.

The Need for Financial Literacy in Education

Jason Alderman:
Jason Alderman: We Must Teach Youngsters How to Handle Money
The State Journal-Register
December 3, 2008

Jason Alderman:
Next generation must be more financially literate
Cincinnati.com
November 27, 2008

The Honorable Jack O'Connell, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of California and Jean Chatzky:
Combating California's Financial Literacy Crisis
Contra Costa Times
May 19, 2008

Doug Tillet and Jean Chatzky:
Strengthening Financial IQ Of Generation Y and Beyond
Southwest News-Herald
May 19, 2008

The Honorable Dean Martin, Arizona Treasurer:
Building Successful Partnerships for Financial Literacy and Education
Before the House Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives
April 15, 2008

Jason Alderman:
A financial IQ 'SOS' for Generation Y
Jason Alderman's Practical Money Matters
April 9, 2008

Doug Tillet and Joe Carberry:
Solving America’s Financial Literacty Crisis
The Hill
June 7, 2007

Jason Alderman:
Financial Literacy Goes National
Jason Alderman's Practical Money Matters
March 30, 2007

The Impact of Financial Literacy

Educators Advisory Council

Early Intervention Education: Empowering the Wise Use of Credit

Financial Literacy Longitudinal Study

Practical Money Skills In the News

Practical Money Skills Partners

Financial Literacy & Education Summits

Along with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Visa created the annual Financial Literacy and Education Summit, which brings together financial education leaders from around the country.

Watch the 2008 Webcast
Read Opening Remarks from Douglas Michelman, Global Head of Corporate Relations, Visa Inc.
Watch the 2007 Webcast

Available Resources

Click the links below to join us in promoting financial in your community.

Co-brand websites: Practical Money Skills website with your office branding and custom URL

Embed tools, calculators and games: Easily embedded these on your existing website with a single line of code.

Co-brand printed material: Pamphlets, presentations, guides and student workbooks branded with your office’s imagery.

Custom -branded orders page: Constituents can request printed materials directly from your website (self-service).

Syndicated articles and content: Weekly financial literacy articles can be integrated into your publications, website and outreach programs.

For more information about how your office can take advantage of Practical Money Skills, please call or email:

Jason Alderman
Director, Financial Education, Visa
Email: jalderma@visa.com