Get Financially Fit! | Apps For Kids

No one ever said learning can't be fun! Sabah Karimi, contributor to U.S. News & World Report, shares with us 7 Fun Money Apps for Kids.

If your kids are already playing games on their smartphones or tablets, consider sneaking in an app that will teach them some valuable money skills. Educating your kids about money matters may not be at the top of your priority list, but they may be more inclined to learn about budgeting and money management when they're playing a game. Whether you want to teach kids how to save money or show them how to better manage their allowance, you can turn to a handful of money apps that make the whole process into a fun game.

Here are seven of the best fun money apps for kids.

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Thank You! | CMN SWEETheart Campaign 2016 Results

Thank you very much for supporting the SWEETheart Campaign! We are pleased to announce that WESTconsin Credit Union employees, members and our communities raised $6,537.37 to help children and families served by our local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals—Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, MN, and Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.

WESTconsin Employees Feeling #CUStrong

Get Financially Fit! | Financially Smart Kids

This April, WESTconsin is showing youth and teens how to get "Credit Union Strong"! This year’s
National Credit Union Youth Month™ theme, “Credit Union Strong,” positions credit unions as a source of financial strength; all month long, credit unions will be transformed into high-energy health clubs, where staff members will serve as personal trainers to get kids in top financial shape. Trent Hamm, contributor to U.S. News & World Report and writer on his website, TheSimpleDollar.com, shares with us 5 Strategies for Raising Financially Smart Children.

Raising financially smart children in the modern world can be a real challenge. Their lives are full of material desires and marketing from an early age, their parents often commit financial mistakes themselves and they often do not see any reason to be concerned about money when their needs and most of their desires are met. How can a concerned parent pass on smart financial lessons from an early age that manage to get around these difficulties?

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Youth Month™ Focus Week—April 18-23

Next week is Youth Month™ Focus Week—April 18-23! Stop by your local WESTconsin office for games and learning activities. During the month of April, any child who makes a deposit into a new or existing WESTconsin account will receive a flying disc to thank them for their membership! Let's celebrate and help youth and teens get Credit Union Strong! 💪👍

Visit our Youth Month webpage!

Jeans Day for Financial Education

WESTconsin employees are wearing jeans today in support of financial education! #FinancialFitnessDay
Posted by WESTconsin Credit Union on Wednesday, April 6, 2016

“Financial Fitness Day” Supports State & National Fin Ed Programs

Employees at WESTconsin Credit Union are wearing jeans today in support of financial education programs. The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) invited credit union organizations to hold a “Financial Fitness Day” fundraiser on April 6, 2016 to kick off National Financial Literacy Month and National Credit Union Youth Month™. This initiative will raise funds for the Foundation and the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation in support of their financial education initiatives.

Donations made as part of the initiative will be split 50/50 between the Foundation and the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation.

Get Financially Fit! | Youth Savings Habits

Teaching your child to save can be as difficult, if not more difficult than teaching them good habits like cleaning up their room, eating their veggies and brushing their teeth. Laura Schlachtmeyer of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shares with us how to develop a savings mindset from early childhood to young adulthood.

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Get Financially Fit! | Start Saving

GUEST POST: Financial Literacy Month Is a Great Time to Start Saving

Financial Literacy Month provides an opportunity for everyone to learn more about their personal finances and take steps to improve their financial picture. This year’s celebration kicked off on April 1, 2016. If you’re looking for a place to start your review of your holistic financial picture, America Saves provides 3 easy ways to assess your current situation and take action to save.

Definition of Credit Union Strong

Credit Union Strong 
(noun): When your local, not-for-profit financial cooperative strengthens your money skills—so you're ready for an awesome future.

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Youth to get “Credit Union Strong” at WESTconsin

April is National Credit Union Youth Month™

During the month of April, WESTconsin Credit Union will guide its young members down the path toward savings goals and financial education in recognition of National Credit Union Youth Month™. This year’s theme, “Credit Union Strong,” positions credit unions as a source of financial strength; all month long, credit unions will be transformed into high-energy health clubs, where staff members will serve as personal trainers to get kids in top financial shape.

WESTconsin offices are celebrating Youth Month™ by hosting several on-site and off-site financial literacy activities within each community. Families are encouraged to stop by their local WESTconsin office during Youth Month™ Focus Week, April 18-23, for games and learning activities. Youth who bring in a deposit during the month of April will receive a flying disc. Complete details, as well as valuable online educational resources and tools, are available under the Student $avers tab at westconsincu.org.

GUEST POST | 6 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money

Start them young! Article via U.S. News & World Report Money written by Greg Ostrowski: ow.ly/ZQBT4.

National Credit Union Youth Month Approaching!

National Credit Union Youth Month™ is only two weeks away! During the month of April, visit our offices to show youth and teens how to get Credit Union Strong™ and pump up their savings!

SWEETheart Campaign | Donate today to CMN Hospitals

Meet Harley Martin! Harley is from Chippewa Falls, WI. At just three years old, Harley faced more challenges than most people dream of facing in a lifetime. But with help from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Martins have hope and aren’t just coping with Harley’s diagnoses, they’re thriving. Help children like Harley be a kid!

Donate today to our SWEETheart Campaign
benefiting CMN Hopsitals: http://bit.ly/SWEETheartCampaign.

SWEETheart Campaign | Donate today to CMN Hospitals

Meet Abel Boettcher! Abel is from Altoona, WI. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has helped Abel and his family with mileage as they travel back and forth to his many doctor's appointments. They have also helped with the purchase of toys and tools that help Abel learn to sit up, crawl, stand and walk. Help children like Abel be a kid!

Donate today to our SWEETheart Campaign 
benefiting CMN Hopsitals: http://bit.ly/SWEETheartCampaign.

SWEETheart Campaign | Donate today to CMN Hospitals

Meet Mya Berkowitch! Mya is from Chippewa Falls, WI. Thanks to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Mya and her family have received gas and meal vouchers to help alleviate some travel expenses. CMN Hopsitals has also provided Mya with an iPad that she can use as a learning tool and to help her communicate with others. Help children like Mya be a kid!

Donate today to our SWEETheart Campaign 
benefiting CMN Hopsitals: http://bit.ly/SWEETheartCampaign.

WESTconsin to Launch New Fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

WESTERN, WI—WESTconsin Credit Union is set to launch its newest campaign to fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. WESTconsin’s SWEETheart Campaign will run February 1-29. Credit union members and members of the community are invited to show their support by purchasing a paper heart icon for $1, a candy bar for $2 or a milk chocolate butter heart for $5 at their local WESTconsin office. Online donations will also be accepted at westconsincu.org. The credit union’s goal is to raise $7,500 through this campaign.

WESTconsin partners with two Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, MN, and Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Funds raised at WESTconsin’s Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls offices will be distributed locally to families and children in need with the help of Gundersen Health System. The remaining funds raised are used for research, expansions projects and providing assistance to families who may be struggling while their child is being treated at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. In 2014, nearly 1,000 children from western Wisconsin received treatment from Gillette.

Did you know? | Credit Unions For Kids & CMN Hospitals

Did you know? One hundred percent of every dollar donated through Credit Unions for Kids goes back to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals which serves our communities. The impact of a a dollar at our local CMN Hospitals can make a world of difference in a child's life.

$10,000 – Critical Care Crib
$8,500 – Two Ventilators
$5,000 – Three Pediatric Wheelchairs
$3,500 – Five Nerve Stimulators
$1,000 – One Pulsoximeter
$500 – One Fetal Heart Monitor
$100 – One Guitar or Keyboard
$4 – One Baby Blanket
$1.08 – One Size 1 Blood Pressure Cuff
$0.50 – One Preemie Sized Diaper
$0.42 – One Wee Pee Sized Diaper

Learn more about Credit Unions For Kids

Take Stock in Our Youth

Purchase your share of KidStock today! Donate online at cvclubs.org.

WESTconsin Credit Union is proud to support KidStock.

Chippewa Falls Office—Grand Opening | July 20-25

Chippewa Falls Office—Grand Opening | July 20-25
Celebration Cookout! | July 20 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Great giveaways!* Enter for a chance to win:

• A pair of tickets to Lambeau Field to see the Green Bay Packers take on the Detroit Lions!
• Our S'more Family Fun package including a fire pit, deluxe lawn chairs, cooler filled with goodies and more!
• Kid's Summer Fun package (ages 12 and under eligible)

WESTconsin celebrates youth! Any child who makes a deposit into a new or existing WESTconsin account will receive a fun color changing cup filled with goodies!

Treats and refreshments

*No purchase necessary to enter. One entry per household.