Dollar Wise

DollarWise
A Financial Literacy Program by Coastway Community Bank
Managing money is an important life skill that some people, whether youths or adults,
just need a little extra help with. That’s why Coastway Community Bank offers DollarWise,
a financial literacy curriculum for non-profits and school groups.
DollarWise Modules
Banking Basics: What is a
bank? Why should I use a
bank? How does savings
work?
Checking Basics: What is a
checking account? What are
some common checking
pitfalls? What is identity theft
and how can I avoid it?
DollarWise Details
DollarWise is a FREE financial literacy program offered
by Coastway Community Bank. Sessions are lead by
Jane Kratsch, a Coastway Assistant Branch Manager
and financial educator.
Sessions are tailored to your organization’s needs.
Number of participants, age of participants, length and
number of sessions are all customizable.
Participants come away with a series of worksheets
designed to help them manage their finances in the
future.
Credit Basics: What is credit?
How do my actions affect my
credit? How can I use credit
responsibly?
The DollarWise program is not an advertisement for
Coastway. The information provided in the modules is
broad and generic. Many sessions are guided by the
participants’ experience level and the type of questions they ask.
Budgeting Basics: What am I
earning each month? What
do I owe in bills and
expenses? How can I cut back
on my expenses?
Organizations that have taken advantage of DollarWise
include the Providence Housing Authority, Youth in
Action, West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation and others.
Some Dollar Wise material sourced from the FDIC.
Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender
www.coastway.com
To learn more
about DollarWise
and to receive sample
worksheets, contact
Jane Kratsch at
(401) 861-2583.