SAN FRANCISCO, CA – October 16, 2018 – Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the Official Payment Services Partner of the NFL, today announced the launch of its new and improved Financial Football video game for the 2018 - 2019 NFL season at an event in New York City with NFL stars Eli M...
Minneapolis, MN – January 30, 2018 – Using sports as a vehicle to help teach young people about the importance of developing personal finance skills, today former NFL Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl Champion Greg J...
Philadelphia, PA – October 2, 2017 – Today in Philadelphia, NFL Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion and Eagles' strong safety Malcolm Jenkins, joined the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, th...
Houston, TX – February 3, 2017 – Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing and Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis, took off their pads today to promote early financial learning by playing a different ki...
Washington, DC – November 22, 2016 – Visa Inc. and the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education® (AFCPE®) today announced the launch of a new program designed to provide veterans with professional financial management support. The Visa Veterans F...
Green Bay, WI – October 4, 2016 – Today at Lambeau Field, Packers linebacker, Jake Ryan joined Visa, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy to inform educators and community leaders of a resource available sta...
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, and SAN FRANCISCO, CA – AUGUST 4, 2016 – Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced a global financial education program at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games that will help Olympic athletes take control of their financial futures.
The program, developed ...
San Diego, CA – July 6, 2016 – Visa Inc. and the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) today announced a new partnership that will help high school students sharpen their fiscal skills. Visa's award winning financial education materials will be offered...
Bowie, MD – May 27, 2016 – Today, at Bowie High School in Maryland, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins joined SECU of Maryland, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Visa Inc. in an effort to help high school students sharpen their fiscal skills through the statewid...
Omaha, NE – May 17, 2016 – Today in Omaha, Visa Inc. was joined by two-time Huskers offensive MVP, Roy Helu and Nebraska Lt. Governor Mike Foley for the statewide launch of Financial Football, a free educational video game and classroom curriculum developed by Visa i...
Cleveland, OH – May 7, 2016 – Visa Inc. [V: NYSE] and Marvel Custom Solutions today announced the release of a new educational comic book that teaches readers of all ages about personal finance. The new comic, Guardians of the Galaxy: Rocket’s Powerful Plan, wa...
CHICAGO – April 20, 2016 Visa Inc. [NYSE:V] and The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago today convene the 10th annual global summit on financial literacy, marking a decade-long partnership between the organizations.
San Francisco, CA – February 2, 2016 – In an effort to promote early financial learning, San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Staley, 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert and 2016 NFL Hall of Fame finalist Kurt Warner, helped kick-off Super Bowl 50 Week t...
Kansas City, KS – January 19, 2016 – Today in Kansas City, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce joined Kansas Treasurer Ron Estes, Commerce Bank and Visa Inc. in an effort to help high school students sharpen their fiscal skills through an interactive money management video game.
Foster City, CA – November 4, 2015 – According to the results of a new survey of American consumers** commissioned by Visa, intended to call consumers' attention to opportunities to save and budget in their discretionary spending, respondents report they spen...
Foster City, CA – November 4, 2015 – According to the results of a new survey of American consumers** commissioned by Visa, intended to call consumers' attention to opportunities to save and budget in their discretionary spending, respondents report they ...
Foster City, CA – August 18, 2015 – According to Visa's annual Tooth Fairy survey, American children are receiving an average of $3.19 per lost tooth this year, a decrease of 24 cents from last year. Kids can expect to receive approximately $64 on the roa...
Foster City, CA – August 17, 2015 – According to Visa's annual Tooth Fairy survey, American children are receiving an average of $3.19 per lost tooth this year, a decrease of 24 cents from last year. Kids can expect to receive approximately $64 on the roa...
Anchorage, AK – July 14, 2015 - –Alaska Governor Bill Walker joined the NFL’s 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year Thomas Davis, Seattle Seahawks All Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, Alaska USA Federa...
Anchorage, AK – July 14, 2015 - –Alaska Governor Bill Walker joined the NFL’s 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year Thomas Davis, Seattle Seahawks All Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, Alaska USA Federa...
On Tuesday July 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Covenant House in Anchorage Governor Bill Walker, and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development will join the NFL’s 2014 Walter Payton Man of the Year Thomas Davis, Seattle Seahawks All Pro linebacker ...
Charleston, SC - May 11, 2015 - Carolina Panthers Linebacker Thomas Davis and Tight End Greg Olsen, joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Visa Inc. in South Carolina today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Palmetto State teens. They announce...
On Monday May 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at R.B. Stall High School in Charleston Carolina Panthers Tight End Greg Olsen will join U.S. Senator Tim Scott, and Visa Inc. to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Palmetto State teens. They will ...
Chicago, Illinois – April 15, 2015 – The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa Inc. convened a summit today on financial literacy that included Thomas E. Perez, the U.S. Secretary of Labor, and other top government officials from around the world.
...Foster City, CA – March 31, 2015 – A new nationwide survey released today by Visa Inc., shows that the burgeoning phenomenon of “promposals” – elaborate invitations to the high school prom that can mirror a marriage proposal – are cost...
Oklahoma City, OK – March 4, 2015 – Sooner great, Oklahoma City native, and current wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, Ryan Broyles joined Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller, Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition and Visa Inc. in The Sooner State today to tackle head...
On Wednesday March 4, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at John Marshall High School, Sooner great, Oklahoma City native, and current wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, Ryan Broyles will join Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller, Oklahoma Jum...
Foster City, CA – February 24, 2015 – Saturday is National Tooth Fairy Day and Visa's annual Tooth Fairy survey showed that American children are receiving an average of $3.40 per lost tooth, down 8% from the previous year. For a full set of 20 baby te...
Detroit, MI – February 4, 2015 – Lions tight end Eric Ebron joined Michigan Treasurer Kevin Clinton, the Michigan Jump$tart Coalition and Visa Inc. in the Wolverine State today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Michigan...
Jackson, MS – November 18, 2014 – Ken Lucas, 2014 inductee into the Ole Miss Hall of Fame and former corner back for the Seahawks and Panthers joined Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch, Regions Bank and Visa Inc. in the Magnolia State today to tackle head on...
Washington, DC – November 12, 2014 – The Veterans Financial Coalition, a diverse group of organizations seeking to serve the needs and unique financial challenges military veterans face when returning to civilian life, welcomed three new members t...
San Diego, CA – October 28, 2014 – Helping to draw attention to the importance of financial education, today San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick played Financial Football with San Diego high school students. Financial Football is a f...
Salt Lake City, UT – September 25, 2014 – Denver Broncos cornerback Kayvon Webster joined Utah Treasurer Richard Ellis, Utah Jump$tart Coalition and Visa Inc. in The Beehive State today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among ...
Foster City, CA – August 21, 2014 – Visa's annual Tooth Fairy survey shows that American children are receiving an average of $3.40 per lost tooth this year, down 8% from last year. For a full set of 20 baby teeth, American kids will be getting a slight...
Washington, DC – June 25, 2014 – A diverse group of organizations today announced the formation of a new coalition to serve the needs and unique financial challenges military veterans face when returning to civilian life. The Veterans Financial Coalition announced it...
Kalispell, MT – May 9, 2014 – Kalispell native, Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler joined Monica J. Lindeen, Montana's Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and Montana State Auditor, and Visa Inc. in Big Sky Country today to tackle head on t...
Cheyenne, WY – April 14, 2014 – Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler joined Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, Wyoming Jump$tart Coalition for Financial Literacy and Visa Inc. at the State Capitol today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy impro...
Foster City, CA – April 9, 2014 – According to a new nationwide survey released today by Visa Inc., American households with teens are reining in prom spending this year. The American average household will spend $978 in 2014 on the annual high school rit...
Chicago, Illinois – April 2, 2014 – The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa Inc. convened a summit today on financial literacy that included several members of President Obama's newly named Advisory Council on Financial Capability, including Counc...
(Chicago, IL) April 2, 2014 – Chicago Fire forward and 2013 Major League Soccer MVP Mike Magee and Fire midfielder Jeff Larentowicz joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Bank of America and Visa Inc. today to showcase Visa's new Financial Soccer 2014 &n...
Charlotte, NC – March 11, 2014 – Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams and tight end Greg Olsen joined North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell, The Collaborative and Visa Inc. today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among ...
Foster City – February 26, 2014 – Tooth Fairy spending is skyrocketing and shows no signs of slowing down. Visa's annual survey showed that American children are receiving an average of $3.70 per lost tooth this year, a dramatic increase of 23% more than...
New York, NY – January 30, 2014 – Tackling head-on the issue of financial literacy among teens, New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and retired Tampa Bay Buccaneer Derrick Brooks joined Congressman Gregory Meeks and Visa Inc. today to showcase an ef...
Montgomery, AL – January 24, 2014 – Former Alabama Crimson Tide star and current running back for the New Orleans Saints, Mark Ingram joined Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer, Regions Financial Corporation and Visa Inc. today to tackle head on the issue...
(Salt Lake City, UT) January 21, 2014 – Utah Treasurer Richard Ellis, Real Salt Lake coach Jeff Cassar and midfielder Sebastian Velasquez joined Visa Inc. today to announce the launch of Financial Soccer 2014, a free, FIFA World Cup™-themed educatio...
Philadelphia, PA – December 2, 2013 – Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek joined Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord and Visa Inc. today to tackle head-on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Pennsylvanians. They announced a statewide effo...
East Rutherford, NJ – November 26, 2013 – New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle joined Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, Kenneth E. Kobylowski and Visa Inc. today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy im...
Minneapolis, MN – November 19, 2013 – Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Greg Jennings joined Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Mike Rothman and Visa Inc. today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Minneso...
Foster City – November 06, 2013 – It's the time of year for gift-giving, entertaining, holiday parties, and for many, overspending and financial stress. To that end, Visa would like to offer consumers some tips to help ensure that holiday cheer doesn't t...
Foster City – September 25, 2013 – A new survey by Visa shows that Americans go out to eat for lunch, an average of nearly twice a week and spend $10 per outing. That works out to an average of $18 per week or $936 per year. Men both outspent women at the ...
Wilmington, DE – September 24, 2013 – Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Brandon Stokley joined Delaware State Treasurer Chip Flowers, the National Football League (NFL) and Visa Inc. today to tackle head on the issue of financial literacy improvement amon...
San Francisco, CA – September 16, 2013 – Helping to draw attention to the importance of financial education, today San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and 49ers left tackle Joe Staley showcased Financial Football for San Francisco high s...
Foster City, CA – Aug 30, 2013 – Tooth Fairy spending is skyrocketing and shows no signs of slowing down. Visa's annual survey shows that American children are receiving an average of $3.70 per lost tooth this year, a dramatic increase of 23% more than the ...
Foster City – July 18, 2013 – The back-to-school process continues to get longer and more expensive. Visa has a few tips to ensure that you get the most for your money.
Get organized. Keep a file with letters, emails and notes sent home f...
Independence Day is quickly approaching and according to an annual survey by Visa, Fourth of July spending will be up 58%. This year, the Visa survey found that respondents planned to spend significantly more at $300. In 2012 respondents, planned to spend an average of $190 on the Four...
Foster City, California – June 17, 2013 – Does Malaysian soccer really top the world? Can the U.S. Soccer really best Brazil on the pitch? Unlikely, but the current leaderboard on Visa Inc.'s Financial Soccer shows that fans of the United States have n...
Tampa, FL – May 30, 2013 – Retired Tampa Bay Buccaneer's Linebacker and future Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks was joined by Congressman Dennis Ross and Visa Inc. to tackle financial literacy among teens. They showcased the effort to improve money manageme...
Foster City, California – May 3, 2013 – Last year Marvel Comics and Visa Inc. teamed up to create an enormously popular financial literacy comic book called Avengers: Saving The Day. Combining Marvel's iconic characters, including the Avengers and Spider-M...
Foster City, California – April 24, 2013 – Spending on the annual high school ritual of the prom continues to outpace inflation and grew for the second straight year, hitting an average of $1,139 per family in 2013, results from a new survey released today b...
Atlanta, GA – April 22, 2013 – Retired Atlanta Falcon running back Warrick Dunn was joined by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle's office, the National Consumers League and Visa Inc. at be at the National Consumers League's 2013 National LifeSmarts Championship tod...
Chicago, IL – April 17, 2013 – Chicago Bears' Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus was joined by Visa Inc. today to tackle financial literacy among Chicago teens. Butkus showcased the statewide effort to improve money management skills of Illinois high s...
Chicago, IL – April 17, 2013 – Richard Cordray, the Director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, delivered the keynote address today at the annual Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago / Visa Financial Literacy and Education Summit, which brought to...
Albuquerque, NM – April 8, 2013 – Denver Broncos tight end Joel Dreessen joined New Mexico State Treasurer James Lewis, State Auditor Hector Balderas, New Mexico ...
Boise, ID – April 2, 2013 – Tackling head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Idaho teens, NFL quarterback and former Boise State Bronco Kellen Moore joined Idaho State Treasurer Ron Crane, Idaho Jump$tart and Visa Inc. today. They announc...
Bethesda, MD – February 20, 2013 – Tackling head-on the issue of financial literacy among our nation's servicemen and women, Washington Redskins' linebacker London Fletcher and running back Alfred Morris, Navy Federal Credit Union and Visa Inc. visited the ...
New Orleans, LA – January 30, 2013 – Tackling head-on the issue of financial literacy among teens, New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees joined Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, Louisiana Treasurer John Neely Kennedy and Visa Inc. today to sho...
Foster City, California – January 15, 2013 – Is Patriots Nation the most financially literate NFL fan base in the nation? The current leaderboard on Visa Inc.'s Financial Football shows that fans of the New England Patriots have notched the most wins this s...
Flint, MI – December 18, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Michigan teens, former Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore joined Michigan State Treasurer Andy Dillon, Michigan Jump$tart and Visa Inc. today. They anno...
Foster City, California – December 17, 2012 – A new survey released by Visa Inc. shows that 73% of consumers still haven't finished shopping for Christmas gifts. These last-minute shoppers will spend an average of $304 in the final days leading up to Christm...
Nashville, TN – October 30, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Tennessee teens, Titans quarterback Jake Locker joined Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr., Tennessee Jump$tart and Visa Inc. today. They annou...
Pittsburgh, PA – October 23, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Pennsylvania teens, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin joined Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord and Visa Inc. today. They announced a st...
Pittsburgh, PA – October 16, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Pennsylvania teens, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace joined Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord and Visa Inc. today. They announced a sta...
Seattle, WA – October 15, 2012 – Attacking head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Washington teens, Washington State Treasurer James L. McIntire was joined by Sounder FC Andrew Weber, Visa Inc. and, members of Jump$tart a non-profit fina...
San Francisco, CA – September 4, 2012 – Economic conditions in the U.S. are improving in at least one sector – children who receive money from the Tooth Fairy. A survey released by Visa shows that the Tooth Fairy is leaving an average of $3.00 per toot...
San Francisco, CA – September 4, 2012 – Economic conditions in the U.S. are improving in at least one sector – children who receive money from the Tooth Fairy. A survey released by Visa shows that the Tooth Fairy is leaving an average of $3.00 per toot...
Charlotte, NC - September 3, 2012 - Tackling head on the issue of improving financial literacy among North Carolina teens, Redskin and Charlotte resident London Fletcher, Senator Kay Hagan, State Treasurer Janet Cowell and Visa Inc. gathered today highlight an effort to ...
A new survey released by Visa Inc. shows Americans are cutting back significantly on their spending for 4th of July activities this year, dropping 12% to an average of $191, compared to $216 in 2011. With economic concerns continuing to linger, Americans reported they were spending less ...
With the average American wedding costing $25,000, this joyous celebration runs the risk of saddling happy couples with relationship-crippling debt for years to come.
To help couples make the most of their wedding budget and prevent them from derailing their long term financial goa...
Washington, DC – May 10, 2012 – Detroit Lions Quarterback Matt Stafford and Washington Redskins Linebacker London Fletcher were featured participants at the White House Summit on Financial Capability and Empowerment today, where they joined Administration o...
St. Louis, MO – April 27, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of improving financial literacy among Missouri teens Rams Quarterback Sam Bradford, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel and Visa Inc. gathered today highlight an effort to improve the money management ski...
Des Moines, IA – April 26, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of improving financial literacy among Iowa teens, former Iowa great and current Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Chad Greenway, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald and Visa Inc. gathered today highlight an...
Chicago, IL – April 23, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of improving financial literacy among Illinois teens, Chicago Bears Linebacker Lance Briggs was joined by Rep. Robert Dold (IL-10) and Visa Inc. today to highlight an effort to improve the money mana...
Chicago, IL – April 23, 2012 – The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa Inc. convened their annual summit on financial literacy today, moderated by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine Editor Janet Bodnar, featuring Gail Hillebrand of the ...
San Francisco, CA – April 13, 2012 – Despite continuing economic sluggishness, a new national survey by Visa Inc. shows that when it comes to high school proms, Americans appear to be willing to spend ever increasing amounts. American families who have teen...
Green Bay, WI – April 11, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Wisconsin teens, Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Greg Jennings joined US Congressman Sean Duffy, US Congressman Reid Ribble, Alejo Torres of the Federal Reser...
San Francisco, CA – March 6, 2012 –Marvel Comics and Visa Inc. have teamed up to create a new, one-of-a-kind financial literacy comic book called Avengers: Saving The Day. Combining Marvel's iconic characters, including the Avengers and Spider...
Love is on a budget in 2012, with a new survey by Visa Inc. finding that Americans will spend less on Valentine’s Day gifts, flowers, dining and other items this year. Americans plan on spending $117 this Valentine’s Day, down 3% from $121 in 2011.
The drop can largely b...
Little Rock, AR – February 2, 2012 – Tackling head on the issue of financial literacy improvement among Arkansas teens, Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Christian Ponder joined Arkansas State Treasurer Martha Shoffner and Visa Inc. today to announce the statewi...
San Francisco, California – January 13, 2012 – Are fans of the Green Bay Packers the most financially literate in the nation? The current leaderboard on Visa Inc's free, online personal finance video game, Financial Football shows that fans of t...
With Super Bowl XLVI quickly approaching, a Visa Inc. survey conducted over the weekend finds that the average American hosting a Super Bowl party plans on spending $118.80 on food, beverage and other items, virtually identical to last year’s $118. In 2010, the average fan spent $...
Even though experts are saying the recession is over, there is no denying that consumers have become more frugal. As the back to school shopping season begins – occurring earlier than in past years – the notion of staying focused on a budget must apply. While families spend o...
San Francisco, California – December 19, 2011 – A new survey conducted this past weekend by Visa Inc. shows that 77% of consumers still need to buy holiday gifts this week. These last-minute shoppers will spend an average of $278 in the final days leading up ...
Richmond, VA – December 13, 2011 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Virginia teenagers head-on, Washington Redskins' Wide Receiver Santana Moss, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollo...
Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO – December 6, 2011 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among students head-on, the Missouri Council on Economic Education and Visa Inc. today hosted, via Cisco TelePresence, a game of Financial Football - a free e...
Detroit, MI – November 15, 2011 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Michigan teenagers head-on, Detroit Lions' Defensive Tackle Ndamukong Suh, Michigan State Treasurer Andy Dillon, Michigan Jump$tart Coalition, and Visa Inc. today announ...
Chicago, IL – November 8, 2011 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among local students, Chicago Bears' Running Back Matt Forte and Corner Back Charles Tillman, U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, and Visa Inc. today showcased an effort to improve the mon...
Seattle, WA – November 1, 2011 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Washington teenagers head-on, State Treasurer James McIntire, Seattle Seahawks' Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, Jump$tart Washington Coalition, and Visa Inc. today announced...
San Francisco, CA - October 31, 2011 Ð Going above and beyond in the pursuit of financial literacy, Lebanon High School (Noblesville, IN) personal finance teacher Johnny Payne was recognized today by Visa Inc. as the national "Innovative Educator" for the month of Octobe...
Washington, DC – October 18, 2011 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Washington, DC teenagers head-on, Redskins' Linebacker Brian Orakpo, Mayor Vincent Gray, the National Consumers League (NCL), and Visa Inc. today announced the Distric...
St. Petersburg, FL – October 11, 2011 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Florida teenagers head-on, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jeff Atwater, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Quarterback Josh Freeman and Visa Inc., today announced the s...
A poor credit score can mean thousands of dollars in higher interest payments
San Francisco, CA – October 10, 2011 – Despite the importance of credit scores impacting everything from the ability to get a home loan to being hi...
San Francisco, CA – September 30, 2011 – Going above and beyond in the pursuit of financial literacy, Dora Walker of Los Angeles, California was recognized today by Visa Inc. as national "Innovative Educator" for the month of September.
Utilizing ...
Atlanta, GA – September 13, 2011 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Georgia teenagers head-on, Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Roddy White, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to im...
San Francisco, CA – September 3, 2011 – In advance of tonight's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong and Giants legend Dave Dravecky joined Visa Inc. at AT&T Park to help Bay Area students improve their m...
San Francisco, CA – August 11, 2011 –Going above and beyond in the pursuit of financial literacy, Jupiter Elementary School fifth grade teacher, Tonya Doughty, was recognized today by Visa Inc. as national "Innovative Educator" for the month of August.
...A recent Visa Inc. survey discovered that even the Tooth Fairy is not immune from the country's lingering economic challenges, leaving an average of $2.60 per tooth, a 40 cent decrease from last year's $3 per tooth.
Even with a diminished payout, the Tooth Fairy continue...
San Francisco, CA – July 20, 2011 –Going above and beyond in the pursuit of financial literacy, Bay Area volunteer financial literacy educator, Veronica Dangerfield of Oakland, was recognized today by Visa Inc. as national "Innovative Educator" for the month ...
San Francisco, CA – June 24, 2011 –Going above and beyond in the pursuit of financial literacy, the Educational Director of the Collin County (McKinney Branch) Boys & Girls Club, Jessica Vang, was recognized today by Visa Inc. as national "Innovative Educ...
The summer season has officially begun and Independence Day is quickly approaching. A new survey released by Visa Inc. shows that Americans will spend an average of $216 on travel, food, beverages, entertainment, fireworks and other items over the Fourth of July holiday.
The surv...
Less than half of all Americans learned about money management from their parents – a new survey from Visa Inc. released just prior to Father's Day shows.
The survey finds that a plurality of Americans – 37% – learned basic money management on their own. Mo...
Miami, FL – May 14, 2011 – Today, Visa Inc. showcased a FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game to a large group of Miami area Hispanic students at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's (CHCI) Ready to Lead event.
Visa'...
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is partnering with Visa to distribute free financial literacy computer software to all public, private and charter elementary schools registered with the Department of Education. The Treasurer will award six schools with complimentary computer tablets, prov...
Are American families overspending on proms? A new survey released by Visa Inc. shows that the average family with a high school student attending the prom will spend $807 – a surprisingly large number.
Despite continuing economic challenges for many families, teenagers and...
Chicago, Illinois – April 4, 2011 – The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa Inc. convened a summit today on financial literacy moderated by CNBC Anchor Maria Bartiromo and featuring Visa Chief Financial Officer Byron Pollitt and Ariel Investments Chief...
Chicago, Illinois – April 4, 2011 – Soccer legends Brian McBride and Cobi Jones helped U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, Ariel Investments' Founder and Chief Investment Officer John W. Rogers, Jr., and Visa Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer Byron Pollitt to kick...
San Francisco, CA – March 10, 2011 – Going above and beyond in the pursuit of financial literacy, Cleveland Hill High School economics teacher Robert Haley was recognized today by Visa Inc. as national "Innovative Educator" for the month of March. Mr. Haley...
Phoenix, AZ – February 12, 2011 – Today, Visa Inc. and soccer legend Claudio Suarez showcased a FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game to a large group of Phoenix area Hispanic students today at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute'...
With February 14th quickly approaching, a new Visa Inc. survey conducted over the weekend finds that the average American that plans on spending money for Valentine's day this year, will spend an average of $121 on gifts, flowers, dining, and other items.
Surprisingly, Midw...
Dallas, Texas – January 31, 2011 – Visa Inc., the NFL, NFL PLAYERS, running backs Felix Jones and Tashard Choice of the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears wide receiver Matt Forte as well as Bears linebacker Lance Briggs kicked off Super Bowl XLV week today by pla...
With Super Bowl XLV quickly approaching, a Visa Inc. survey conducted over the weekend finds that the average American hosting a Super Bowl party plans on spending $118 on food, beverage and other items, down from last year’s $144.
Surprisingly, the survey showed th...
San Francisco, California – January 4, 2011 – Are fans of the Tennessee Titans the most financially literate in the nation? The current leaderboard on Visa Inc.'s free, online personal finance video game, Financial Football shows that fans of the Titans h...
Salinas, CA – November 9, 2010 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among teenagers head-on, Visa Inc. and San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Alex Smith and Linebacker Patrick Willis today launched an effort to improve the money management skills of ...
Kansas City, KS – Tackling the problem of financial education among Kansas teenagers head-on, Kansas City Chiefs Matt Cassel, State Treasurer Dennis McKinney and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills of ...
Arlington, TX – October 5, 2010 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Texas teenagers head-on, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Visa Inc., with help from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Dallas Cowboys Wid...
Oakland, CA – September 22, 2010 – As they prepare to compete in the 2010 Women’s Professional Soccer Championship Game in Hayward, CA on September 26, FC Gold Pride teammates Marta, who was just named WPS Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row, ...
Washington, D.C. – September 14, 2010 – Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, Rep. John Salazar (D-CO), Visa Inc. and soccer great Jaime Moreno showcased a FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game to a large group of Washington, D.C. area Hispani...
Bay St. Louis, MS – September 13, 2010 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Mississippi teenagers head-on, New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, State Treasurer Tate Reeves and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effor...
New Orleans, LA – September 13, 2010 – As part of an ongoing global ...
Many high school graduates are about to enter college without a sound education in how to manage their personal finances. To this end, the federal government has recently taken steps to help young people navigate a world filled with complex financial decisions by enacting The 2009 Credit...
Personal Finance Expert Offers Back to School Shopping Tips
With the new school year approaching, a survey by Visa Inc. shows that 93% of Americans believe all high school students should be required to take a class in financial education. While a handfu...
Columbia, South Carolina – May 28, 2010 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among South Carolina teenagers head-on, State Treasurer Converse Chellis and Visa Inc., with help from Carolina Panthers Running Back DeAngelo Williams, today announced th...
San Francisco, CA – May 27, 2010 – With wedding season in full bloom, Visa Inc. today released the results of a study that showed 88% of married couples believe they overspent on some aspect of their wedding. At the top of the list was food, drink and cake, ...
In celebration of the opening round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, AT&T Park and Visa are hosting a free public viewing event at AT&T Park. The Visa FIFA World Cup™ Viewing Event will take place at AT&T Park on Saturday, June 12. The gates will op...
New York, NY – April 27, 2010 – As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding the scope and reach of financial education globally, Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced that its award-winning financial education program has reached 10 million people worldwide ...
Chicago, Illinois – April 19, 2010 – New York Stock Exchange E...
Chicago, Illinois – April 19, 2010 – As part of an ongoing global financial literacy effort, professional soccer stars Brian McBride and Roger Espinoza joined with Visa Inc., the Illinois State Treasurer's Office and Chicago Public Schools today to introd...
SINGAPORE, 5 April 2010 – Visa cardholders and students in Asia Pacific can now use their knowledge of money management to pass, dribble and score their way to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ with the launch of the Visa Financial Football competition in Asia Pacific...
Los Angeles, CA – March 22, 2010 – As part of an ongoing global financial literacy effort, Visa Inc. has joined with Los Angeles Galaxy Captain Landon Donovan to launch a new FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game to Venice High School students. This free g...
UAE - 14 March 2010: An overwhelming number of education professionals polled1 in the UAE believe that basic financial literacy skills are essential for young people today and would like to see the fundamentals of money management taught in schools, according to a rec...
UAE - 25 February 2010: Visa, a leading payment solutions provider, has launched its new MyMoneySkills website (www.mymoneyskills.me) featuring a free FIFA World Cup(TM) branded educational video game designed to help peo...
San Francisco, CA - February 9, 2010 - For going above and beyond in the pursuit of financial literacy, Harlem's Hope Leadership Academy's Michael Roberts was recognized today by Visa Inc. as a national "Innovative Educator."
Michael Roberts oversees the Hope ...
Des Moines, Iowa - January 26, 2010 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Iowa teenagers head-on, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald and Visa Inc., with help from former Iowa State and current Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Seneca Wallace, today announced the statew...
San Francisco, CA – January 22, 2010 – For going above and beyond in the pursuit of financial literacy, teacher Gae Wagstaff and counselor Elaine Peterson of South Park Academy in Draper, Utah, were recognized today by Visa Inc. as national "Innovative Educators."<...
New York, NY - December 15, 2009 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among New York teenagers head-on, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Visa Inc., with help from New York Giants Steve Smith and Jets Jerricho Cotchery, today announced the statewide roll...
Bismarck, ND - April 6, 2009 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among North Dakota teenagers head-on, North Dakota State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills of high school stu...
Sioux Falls, SD - February 24, 2009 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among South Dakota teenagers head-on, South Dakota State Treasurer Vern Larson and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills of high schoo...
Honolulu, HI – February 4, 2009 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Hawai`i teenagers head-on, Hawai`i Lieutenant Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona Jr. and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills o...
St. Louis and Springfield, MO - November 18, 2008 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Missouri teenagers head-on, Missouri State Treasurer Sarah Steelman, Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], and Visa Inc. today announced the ...
New Orleans, LA - September 23, 2008 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Louisiana teenagers head-on, Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills of high school st...
Lexington and Louisville, KY - May 6, 2008 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Kentucky teenagers head-on, Kentucky State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills of high sc...
Phoenix, Arizona - January 28, 2008 - Visa Inc., Arizona State Treasurer Dean Martin, the NFL, PLAYERS INC, Cardinals All-Pro Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson kicked off Super Bowl XLII week today by playing a different type of ...
Foxborough, MA - December 11, 2007 - Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among New England teenagers head-on, Massachusetts State Treasurer Tim Cahill, Rhode Island State Treasurer Frank Caprio, New Hampshire State Treasurer Catherine Provencher, Vermont State Treasurer...
Las Vegas, NV – November 7, 2007 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Nevada teenagers head-on, Secretary of State Ross Miller and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills of high school students. Secreta...
Denver and Fort Collins, CO – October 9, 2007 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Colorado teenagers head-on, U.S. Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills of high school ...
Milwaukee, WI – October 9, 2007 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Wisconsin teenagers head-on, Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary Michael Morgan and Visa Inc. today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skil...
San Francisco, CA – September 25, 2007 – Tackling head-on the problem of financial illiteracy among California teenagers, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell, California State Board of Equalization Chairwoman Betty Yee, and San Francisco Unified ...
Cleveland, OH – September 18, 2007 – Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Ohio teenagers head-on, Ohio Treasurer of State Richard Cordray and Visa today announced the statewide rollout of an effort to improve the money management skills of high school students. Tre...
Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, IN - February 01, 2007 - Today, Visa USA teamed up with Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita to announce the statewide rollout of a free, first-of-its-kind cell phone game called "Financial Football" that helps teens learn how to manage money wise...
Charleston, WV – December 19, 2006 – Visa USA, today, teamed-up with West Virginia State Treasurer John D. Perdue to announce the first ever statewide roll out of “Financial Football,” an interactive money management football computer game and high school curriculum. Now in i...
Pittsburgh, PA (October 17, 2006) – Going on offense to advance financial literacy, today, Visa USA, PNC Bank, a member of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), the NFL and PLAYERS INC have teamed up with NFL star Heath Miller of the Pittsburgh Steelers to engage ...