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One of the missions of Indiana Investment Watch is to educate Hoosiers about investment and mortgage fraud so they don't fall victim to scams. A second, equally important mission of the program is to promote financial literacy in Hoosiers of all ages.

Financial literacy is a basic understanding of personal finance concepts like credit card smarts, budgeting, retirement planning and more.

Read through the sections listed below for tips on how to be a smarter saver, more responsible consumer and better informed investor. Make sure you check back often as this section of the site is frequently updated.

Bank on Indy

A lot of people in Indianapolis don’t have bank accounts. They’re paying high fees to cash checks or using payday lenders. Are you one of them? Bank On Indy wants to get people like you into no-cost or low-cost checking and savings accounts. And don’t worry. If you’ve had trouble opening an account in the past, then Bank On Indy is your second chance! For more information, visit http://bankonindy.org/.

Related Information:

  • Test your financial skills with Financial Football, a fun, interactive computer game created by VISA and the NFL.
  • Not a fan of American football? Try Financial Soccer, a fast-paced, multiple-choice question game, testing players’ knowledge of financial management skills as they advance down field, and try to score goals.