Author: Rick Durante
Lack of financial literacy cost 15% of adults at least $10,000 in 2022. Here’s how the rest fared
Sarah O’Brien@SARAHTGOBRIEN Courtesy of MSNBC KEY POINTS The share of people who said not being financially literate cost them more than $10,000 is up from 11% in 2021, according to a new report. Most respondents say it cost them under $500, if at all. Advocates say research shows the importance […]
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM LAUNCHES NEW CUB CLUB WEBSITE
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM LAUNCHES NEW CUB CLUB WEBSITE Credit Union Network for Financial Literacy (CUNFL) announces the latest edition to The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program, cubclubonline.com. The new website is designed to help guide children on the path to financial wellness by reinforcing the money management […]
Join the Cub Club!
Encourage your youngest members to Save, Share, Spend, Earn when they join the Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program Cub Club! Contact us to learn more about how to offer this unique program at your credit union. It’s easy to implement and provides great value for your members.
Webinar For Credit Unions: Exploring CFPB Financial Education Resources
Join us for another special Credit Union Webinar! Did you know that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers a number of free resources for consumers and credit unions? These resources can be a great tool in helping your members improve their financial wellness. This can especially be a great help to your credit union […]
Trouble With Money Books Available to All Credit Unions
This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of being responsible with money while promoting the value of credit union membership! Come visit Bear Country with this classic Credit Union Financial Literacy Series book by Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mama and Papa […]
Build your child’s money skills while you read
Build your child’s money skills while you read! Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offers the Money as You Grow Bookshelf offering resources for parents and caregivers and helps you bring money topics to life through story-time. Reading Guides for The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble with Money and The Berenstain Bears & Mama’s New […]
Online Information Sessions Available
Promote Financial Literacy and Credit Union Membership Join us for a no obligation online information seminar and learn how The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program can help your credit union educate young members and attract family membership. Find out more about this fun and unique solution designed by credit unions […]
America Saves Week: Franklin Mint sets children up for financial success
America Saves Week: Franklin Mint FCU sets children up for financial success From https://www.nafcu.org/newsroom/america-saves-week-franklin-mint-sets-children-financial-success As part of America Saves Week, NAFCU is highlighting the efforts of member credit unions with strong financial education programs that encourage members to save and strengthen their personal finances. Today, see how Franklin Mint Federal […]
The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program Expands to Florida!
Welcome Okaloosa County Teachers Federal Credit Union The credit union was chartered in February 1960 to serve the Okaloosa County School Board, Okaloosa Walton Junior College and St. Mary’s. It was formed with the help of a few local residents in north Okaloosa County, Florida. Today, Okaloosa County Teachers FCU […]
School Spirit Contest Engages Community
Chichester, Pa. School District’s Hilltop Elementary School has been awarded a special assembly featuring The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program, courtesy of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU). Each year FMFCU invites schools in its field of membership to participate in an online School Spirit Contest. The school receiving the […]
