There are some banks and credit unions that have designed resources for their account holders. Many do not. However, if they hear from consumers that their is a need, this may change. Offering classes, online information such as podcasts about reducing debt, purchasing a car or a home etc may help you avoid common mistakes that can be financially costly. Think about areas that you may need additional assistance and contact your bank for more information. We need to change the paradigm and let our need for financial information be known to our banking institutions.Banks and credit unions are not just a place to conduct our financial transactions, but should provide resources that are useful.
Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church (UMC) in Montross, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices by teaching financial literacy workshops and currently serves as Finance Chair in the Rappahannock River District for the UMC. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is a educator and son is an Active-Duty Senior Seaman in the Navy married with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.