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It’s important to start conversations about money with children early on in life. Teaching kids the basics — like needs vs. wants and budgeting — can be fun and is an invaluable step in laying a strong financial foundation for future decision making. My financial journey started when I was very young and is a trend I continued with my …
One thing that’s been on our minds this week is how we can help support parents and educators tasked with providing engaging and fun learning experiences that parents can execute at home. Here’s some of our favorite money activities. Think of this list as a sort of curated resource area where we’ve done the searching and provided the best financial …
Money management skills can be developed at an early age, and Young Americans Bank is here to help! As a young adult, you can master money management by closely following these financial rules: MoneyMoney spent must never exceed the income available. Save a part of all the money you receive. Put your money to work earning interest. Avoid borrowing because …
Sometimes it’s hard for us to save money. There are things we want and need, and even though we keep our money in the bank, we sometimes find that our savings isn’t increasing as we’d like! This month, we bring you a helpful tip we call “70 20, 10.” Read on to learn how to save more money each month! …
You’ve probably noticed that most adults have a credit card. But you might be surprised to learn that many adults don’t use a credit card responsibly! Young Americans Bank wants to help you understand what credit is and how YOU can use a credit card responsibly. Then, we want to help you decide if you’re ready for a credit card! …
This month, Young Americans Bank wants to help you better manage your money! One of the most important personal money management rules is to live within your income. To accomplish this, most of us need a plan for how we will spend our money. Here are 5 steps you can use to create a spending plan: Step 1 – Take a …
If you’re a parent, you’re probably hoping to make the most of summer by including both fun and learning in your plans! Young Americans wants to our ideas for how you can help your kiddo learn money smarts this summer. Tip 1: Sidewalk Stand The old-fashioned lemonade stand is a great way for kiddos to get a taste of business. …
Calling all entrepreneurs, ages 6-12… Do you want to learn how to make body products? Next Tuesday, November 7 from 5:30-7:00pm, Young Americans Center for Financial Education is hosting a YouthBiz Workshop just for you! Let’s Lotion will teach you the basics of making scented lotion, including the importance of packaging and marketing. You’ll even have a chance to take …
Every month Young Americans Bank dives into a financial concept to help our customers understand more about money. During August, we’re looking at philanthropy. What does it mean to give? How do you plan your giving? Get started here with these activities, and then come visit us in Young Americans Bank for more help, feedback, and tips. Time, Talent, Treasure …
Yay!!! The 2015-2016 Passbook is here. A reminder to all of customers on how The Passbook works, The Passbook runs from September 2015 to August 2016. As an initiative to our customers we have these amazing Passbooks come into the bank once a month to do one of the following: make a deposit into your account, use the coin machine, …
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