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Play and Learn
Schools often don’t have the time or resources to cover personal finance, but any adult knows that it’s a big part of life. If you’re playing the role of...
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Plan your journey
Smart financial planning helps you navigate life’s ups and downs. It’s never too late to get moving.
Own Your Budget
You’re in the grocery store. And your 10-year-old comes face-to-face with a display of Pokémon cards at the check-out line. “Can I get some Pokémon cards?...
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Just Had a Baby? Here are 6 Financial Steps to Take Now
People say that when you have a baby, everything changes – and this is certainly true when it comes to your finances. Whether you’re feeling prepared...
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WECU Student Visa Credit Card
People do not understand how many ways a credit score affects them. Some know that that their credit affects their ability to get a loan and the interest rate...
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The “Three Little Piggies” Piggy Bank System: Saving, Spending and Sharing
Creating a piggy bank system is a great way to show your child the process of putting money towards different purposes- basically how to budget! Here’s how it...
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Open an Account for Your Child
Opening a bank account for your child is a great first step to getting them comfortable with banking and prevent the intimidation that can come later in life....
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Make a Savings Goal with your Child
Savings goals are a great way for people of all ages to learn about putting money aside for later. By making a defined, measurable goal, you can work with your...
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Allowance
At its most basic an allowance is an incredibly useful tool to help teach your child about finances. By putting “their own” money in a child’s hands, you...
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Let’s Talk Money: Borrowing
When kids never see money change hands, they can easily start thinking of credit and debit cards as free, magic passes that get you whatever you want. Try...
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Let’s Talk Money: Saving
Saving is a habit, and like any other habit, it takes practice to develop. Writing out savings goals with a timeline and keeping them somewhere visible is a...
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Let’s Talk Money: Spending
Finances can be very private, but that doesn’t mean they should be. Talk openly about money with and around your children. Let them see you paying your...
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Let’s Talk Money: Earning
One of the most defining aspects of your child’s financial future will be how much they earn. Like it or not, it’s a lot easier to make ends meet when you...
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