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A Dream Job at Young Americans Bank

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For Loan Officer Natasha Rea, working at Young Americans Bank is her dream job.  She just became the Bank’s new Loan Officer, so I sat down with her to learn more about her passion for youth financial education.  You could argue that Natasha Rea grew up at Young Americans Bank.  Her mother worked in the Accounting department, which meant that Natasha became knew the Tellers …

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Concept of the Month: Debit versus Credit

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These two words sound similar, but in fact they are very different: debit and credit.  This month, Young Americans Bank introduces these two concepts to help youth understand what they are and how they are used in the banking world. Credit The term credit relates to borrowing.  When using a credit card, you borrow money from the credit card company to …

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What is the FDIC?

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It’s hard to step foot inside a bank without seeing the letters FDIC.  And that’s for a good reason!  The FDIC, or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, is an independent agency created to keep customer money safe.  Today’s blog will explore how the FCID came to be and why consumers can trust banks that are members of the FDIC. In the …

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Concept of the Month: Let’s Take a Money Adventure!

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You may already know some interesting facts about our own U.S. currency, such as:  $ The people and symbols that appear on our currency  $ The materials our coins and cash are made of  $ The shapes and sizes of our coins and cash  But how much do you know about money from other countries? Foreign currency can be very …

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Young Americans Bank Tour

Take a virtual tour of Young Americans Bank - the only bank in the world specifically designed for kids. This tour shows you around, introduces you to our staff, and provides some money smarts for current and soon-to-be customers. Click the link below to get started! Take the Tour Ready to learn more?  Read about our history and founder, browse our ...
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Young Americans COVID-19 Updates

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Thank you for your support of Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank.  The safety and health of our customers and constituents is our top priority, and so we are doing our part to follow guidelines set forth by health and school district officials.  Please know that we are taking precautions to help us all stay healthy, …