Financial Literacy
You are never too young to learn how to manage your money! For nearly 10 years,
AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union has taken the initiative to teach today’s youth
about their finances with topics including money management skills, how important
budgeting is and why it is important to be responsible with credit.
Among our many financial literacy initiatives, AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union
has multiple student-run credit union branches, has youth marketing programs to
make savings fun, and teaches financial literacy at area school districts.
To help the next generation learn to make smart money choices at any age, AmeriChoice’s
youth clubs offer a variety of benefits including informational newsletters geared
toward their specific age group. Our youth clubs include the Dollar Dog Kid’s Club
for ages 0–12, the MyChoice Teen Club for ages 13-17, and the College Club for ages
18-22 who are attending a college or university.
Financial literacy workshops are taught at area school districts throughout South
Central Pennsylvania. These lessons range from budgeting and saving to the basics
of credit and money management. College-age programs focus more heavily on credit
and credit scores.
Financial Literacy Resources
Smart About Money (
smartaboutmoney.org)
- Initiative of the National Endowment for Financial Education
- Facts of Life
- Resource Center
- Quiz yourself – See how much you know
- 10 Basic Steps to Getting Smart About Money
PA Office of Financial Education (
moneysbestfriend.com)
- Initiative of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Information and tips on Money Management
- Financial Issues and Topics which affect your daily life
- Useful tools such as calculators
Personal Finance Initiative (
cunapfi.org)
- Initiative of the Credit Union National Association
- Resources for Youth
- Resources for Adults
- Resources for the Underserved
- Statistical Data about Financial Literacy today
Give Me Twenty (
givemetwenty.com)
- Tips on Financial Literacy per age bracket
- Setting Allowance Limits
- Managing Money
- List of Additional Resources
Practical Money Skills (
practicalmoneyskills.com)
- At School
- At Home
- At Work
- Calculators
- Games