Hoosier Banker 47 pandemic: Significant disparities in health, education and job opportunities persist. Those disparities have exposed some populations to greater risk – of catching COVID-19 or losing a job – and they’ve left some children more vulnerable than others to the negative effects of school closures. Education, including financial education, can help reduce these disparities and give all Americans an equal opportunity to prosper. Few are more qualified to deliver lessons in personal finance than bankers, so I strongly encourage you to register as a volunteer for a financial education program today. The ABA Foundation makes it easy – and free. Visit aba.com/FinEd to learn more and sign up. This is one of the most important ways bankers can make a long-term difference in the lives of others. The more individuals we reach with this valuable information, the better off our communities will be. And there’s no doubt it is better to learn personal finance lessons in a Zoom class than in a crisis. HB BANKING CENTER NEWS Union Savings and Loan Association, Connersville, hosted a five-day event to celebrate the opening of its new branch in Rushville. Events culminated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 9, arranged for by the Rush County Chamber of Commerce and broadcast by WIFE radio. Daily offerings included gift baskets, grand prizes drawings and coloring contests, plus giveaways of shirts, hats and other promotional items. HB
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