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April is Financial Literacy

CBI FCU IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO ALL AGES!  
When children learn good money habits early on they are more likely to keep them, and use them throughout their lives.  We understand educating children on finances is crucial so they can learn how to manage money properly.  We put together a few resources that you can use at home.  These resources will allow them to practice their money management skills and much more, no matter what age or grade level.

WHERE DO YOU START?

For all young learners books, games, and activities are a great way to introduce financial lessons.  Begin with the basics and add new topics and skills as they grow.  Look for opportunities to engage them, and model positive habits.  Check out some our favorite resources below, including:

Check out our Wealth of Financial Education for all Ages

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

For young learners' books, games, and activities are a great way to introduce financial lessons. 

Begin with the basics and add new topics and skills as they grow.  Look for opportunities to engage them, and model positive habits.  Check out some our favorite resources below, including:

  • Kids:  US Mint, Life of a Coin
  • Biz Kids:  Financial literacy and work readiness for children ages 6 to 12.
  • Money as You Grow:  Help for parents and caregivers
MIDDLE SCHOOL

Take advantage of free games that make financial education fun!

  • My Money Five:   Principal of Money
  • Financial Football:  Give your brain a Financial Football workout - play the NFL-themed video game developed by VISA.
  • Financial Soccer:  Put your financial skills to the test with Visa’s World Cup-themed Financial Soccer, a multiple choice question video game.  Are you ready to play?
HIGH SCHOOL

Starting your first job

It is important for them to learn the difference between gross and net pay.  They are learning to drive and preparing for college as they move closer to independence.  It is a good time for them to practice budgeting.