Financial Literacy

We believe in providing people with financial education programs that make their lives better. Financial education can help foster confidence and improve money management skills to improve and maintain financial well-being.

WaFd Bank partners with Banzai!, an award-winning, interactive platform that teaches real world finance. With online tools, coaching, calculators, and classes, Banzai! is offered for FREE to our partner schools, non-profits, business partners, clients, and employees. Learn More

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What is Financial Literacy?

Financial literacy is knowing what finances are and how to spend, save, and manage money effectively.

4 min read

An illustration showing a tablet displaying a pie chart, with icons representing common budget categories: a house (housing), a shopping bag (spending/groceries), and a car (transportation).

Create a Budget

This Coach walks you step-by-step through the process of creating a budget that fits your lifestyle.

5 min read

An illustration of a bookshelf with a large, pink knight chess piece on the shelf, surrounded by several books. Dollar bills are sticking out from between some of the book covers, suggesting money is being saved or hidden.

Building an Emergency Fund

Reframe Your Thinking - Your emergency fund is not your general savings account.

3 min read