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BLOG: Apple Pay Part 1: What the heck is Apple Pay anyway?
Recently, I had the privilege of hanging out with some really smart bank marketers. When I asked the question, “who can explain what Apple Pay is and how you use it?”, not one person raised their hand. If this is you, do not fret. Clearly, you are not alone. Even...
FROM THE FIELD: Banker Jr. talks financial education with Monroe Bank and Trust.
Banker Jr checked in with Jennifer Tucker, Assistant Vice President Financial Education & Marketing Outreach Officer at Monroe Bank and Trust ($1.3 billion in assets, 25 branches in southeast Michigan). Monroe Bank and Trust (MBT) launched their branded version of...
BLOG: Regulatory Guidance on Youth Savings Programs
In February 2015, the members of the FLEC (Financial Literacy and Education Commission), FDIC, NCUA, FRB and OCC came together to issue guidance regarding youth savings programs. We here at HT Mobile Apps were excited to hear the regulatory agencies talking about the...
BLOG: Let’s start small with #FInLit.
With April being financial literacy month it’s a great time to put the weight of our collective attention on the need for children to be taught sound financial concepts. Just like the dental industry promotes teaching kids to brush and floss regularly, the financial...
NEWS: Monroe Bank & Trust launches money app for kids
Children can learn how to budget their allowance money on smartphones with Monroe Bank & Trust’s new mobile app, Banker Jr. The app teaches good banking habits through games, whose selection will be expanded throughout the year, according to an MBT press...
NEWS: FSCB launching ‘Banker Jr.’ mobile application
First State Community Bank is partnering with HT Mobile Apps to launch Banker Jr. a financial literacy mobile application this spring. Banker Jr is designed to teach young children to set savings goals, keep track of their accounts and other money concepts via a fun...
PRESS: Banker Jr. highlighted on Channel 7 News Detroit
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PRESS: HT Mobile featured in Arkansas State Bank Department newsletter
At HT Mobile Apps, we get excited talking about the importance of financial literacy to a young audience. With the Banker Jr. application ("app"), we're going to raise visibility for some of the most innovative banks and credit unions that are ready to take their...
PRESS: CSBS Spotlights Michigan Banker’s Financial Literacy Mobile App for Community Banks
This week is America Saves Week, and in an effort to promote savings and financial responsibility, CSBS Examiner spoke with Kathleen Craig, assistant vice president of consumer e-services at a community bank in Ann Arbor, Mich., who has launched her first mobile...
PRESS: Michigan Community Banker Designs Financial Literacy App
A Michigan community banker and mother of two, Kathleen Craig, has created a financial literacy app for young children. In recent weeks, Craig, who is assistant vice president, consumer e-services at United Bank & Trust, Ann Arbor, Mich., has launched a website...