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Sparky’s Kids Club|Youth Accounts – copy
Children, ages 0-12 can open Sparky’s youth savings account and enjoy perks just for kids including: Sparky’s newsletter (ages 4-12), filled with activities, games, savings tips, a coloring contest, and more! A birthday card from Sparky. A chance to dig into Sparky’s “treat jar” filled with goodies when they visit any branch The opportunity to… (read more)
6 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids Financial Literacy
Ready to talk with your kids about money? It’s usually not the first thing on a parent’s mind with school, extracurriculars, and the hustle of everyday life. However, the earlier you start teaching your kids about smart money management, the better off they’ll be to handle their finances as an adult. Not convinced? Learn why… (read more)
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4 Reasons it’s Important for Kids to Learn Financial Literacy
Think childhood is too early to learn financial literacy? Think again! Do you remember learning how to tie your shoe? Do you still tie your shoe the same way? Simple skills learned while young stick and can help them throughout their lives. A FINRA Investor Education Foundation study found that four in five young adults… (read more)
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Teaching Financial Literacy at Sparky’s Kids Club Financial Fest
Everybody loves summer fun, so getting back in the groove of classes and homework can be a struggle. But getting an early start to the school year doesn’t sound particularly exciting either. So what’s a kid to do? That’s where our mascot, Sparky, steps in: with a fun, family event teaching financial literacy that will… (read more)
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Digital Banking FAQ
Everything you need to know about digital banking We get it, getting started with a new banking experience, especially a digital one, can be overwhelming. We’ve rounded up all your frequent questions and provided answers, so you can get digital banking and get moving to whatever is next in your life! For detailed walkthroughs, browse… (read more)
Credit Union Youth Month: An All-Ages Guide to Raising Money-Smart Kids
Money habits start earlier than you think. As parents and guardians, teaching kids about money might feel overwhelming—but the truth is, financial literacy can (and should!) start young, Whether you’re showing a preschooler how to save coins in a jar or helping your teenager manage their first checking account, age-appropriate money lessons lay the foundation… (read more)
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Sparky’s Kids Club|Youth Accounts
Welcome to the spot just for kids! Sparky, the Dog, and Smokey, the Pig, Teach Kids About Finances and the Importance of Saving. Children, ages 0-12 can open Sparky’s youth savings account and enjoy perks just for kids including: Sparky’s newsletter (ages 4-12), filled with activities, games, savings tips, a coloring contest, and more! A… (read more)
You Don’t Need a Bank: Gen Z Financial Literacy and Credit Unions
Generation Z (Born 1997 – 2012ish, it changes depending on who you ask) is stepping into the financial world with more tools—and more challenges—than any generation before. And for many, it can feel like things are looking bleak. Since Gen Z financial literacy isn’t always prioritized in schools, let’s paint the picture for you: Gen… (read more)
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Teaching Financial Literacy During National Credit Union Youth Month, Part 1
Welcome to part one of the National Credit Union Youth Month blogs! Every April, credit unions around the country celebrate this month as a way to get kids involved in finances. Over the next two weeks, Nichole Coyle, Certified Financial Planner™, explains how to get your kids excited about saving and budgeting. Teaching children about… (read more)
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