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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! 💪👍

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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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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!