Financial Education
Verity Credit Union Launches New Community-Centered Financial Well-Being Program to Advance Financial Equity and Inclusion
Verity Credit Union has launched Pathways to Wealth & Resources, a new financial well-being program built on a simple belief: people already carry power — through their lived experience, cultural wisdom, and community knowledge.
Rivermark Invests $30,000 in Parenting with Intent to Continue and Expand the Financial Literacy Program
Parenting with Intent will use this donation to sustain and expand the Financial Literacy for You Program, ensuring more program participants have access to meaningful financial support and education.
Hughes Federal Credit Union and University of Arizona Celebrate 20 Years of Empowering Youth Through the “Arizona Financial Faceoff”
Hughes Federal Credit Union and University of Arizona’s Norton School of Human Ecology—Take Charge America Institute are proud to announce the 20th anniversary of the Arizona “Financial Faceoff.”
Sound Credit Union’s Junior Achievement BizTown Storefront Expands Financial Education to Students
Sound Credit Union celebrated its partnership with Junior Achievement of Washington with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the grand opening of Sound Credit Union’s educational storefront located in the BizTown section of JA’s Auburn campus.
Make an Impact This April with Youth Month Resources
Credit unions nationwide are celebrating both National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month in April.
Forrit Credit Union Brings Bite of Reality Workshops to Students in Gresham
During February and March, Forrit Credit Union has brought the Bite of Reality experience to approximately 75 local high school students through three workshops in Gresham, Ore.
Sisters High Schools Students Develop Financial Literacy Through Bite of Reality Fairs
More than 50 students at Sisters High School, In Sister, Ore., stepped into the real world last week during a Bite of Reality financial literacy workshop, transforming the library into a hands-on budgeting simulation.
Gesa Credit Union Partners with Selah School District to Launch Student-Run High School Credit Union and New Affinity Debit Card
Gesa Credit Union launched a partnership with Washington’s Selah School District in January to open a student-run High School Credit Union branch at Selah High School.
Rivermark Invests $15,000 in New Financial Program to Uplift Domestic Abuse Survivors
Participants in the POWER program will receive a stipend for each session they attend. The sessions will focus on subjects such as savings, expenses, budgeting, and credit.
Bite of Reality: Free Financial Education Resource Now Available in Spanish for Credit Unions
The Bite of Reality app is now available in Spanish, helping to expand accessibility and reach within the communities GoWest credit unions serve.
Game On for Financial Smarts: Fibre Federal Credit Union Launches Scan & Score Challenge in Local High Schools
Fibre Federal Credit Union recently launched its Scan & Score Challenge, a new community-partnership initiative designed to promote financial literacy in local high schools through a fun and engaging format.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Helps Families Save Smarter While Finding Fur-Ever Friends at #LovePup Family Fest
Tucson Federal Credit Union sponsored the 7th annual #LovePup Family Fest, which took place Oct. 4 at Rancho Sahuarita in Sahuarita, Ariz.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Partners with Portland State University’s School of Business
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced a new partnership with The School of Business at Portland State University, designed to help prepare students for a successful career.
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma to Host HuskyHack Hackathon to Spark Financial Innovation
Sound Credit Union and the University of Washington Tacoma launched HuskyHack, a 24-hour challenge for college students to design innovative digital tools that empower people to take control of their finances.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Leaders Support Junior Achievement’s First JA Day of the School Year
Tucson Federal Credit Union joined Junior Achievement of Arizona in kicking off the 2025–2026 school year at Kellond Elementary’s JA Day on Sept. 17.
GoWest Awards 2025: Time for Member Program Finalists to Shine
This week, finalists in the Member Program category are highlighted.
Balancing Budgets and Real-Life Choices: Credit Unions Use Bite of Reality Fairs to Teach Financial Literacy That Sticks
The GoWest Foundation offers Bite of Reality financial reality fairs that are engaging, app-based financial education experiences designed specifically for high school students.
Hughes Federal Credit Union Celebrates 20 Years of the Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship, Ariz.-based Hughes Federal Credit Union announced this year’s 10 recipients, each awarded a $2,000 scholarship.
iQ Credit Union Expands Campus Branch Program with Two New High School Locations
iQ Credit Union is growing its award-winning campus branch program with two new Washington high school locations.
Ent Credit Union’s Free Financial Coaching Program Empowers Coloradans
Ent Credit Union is proud to offer its members and the wider Colorado community free, one-on-one financial coaching to help them build stronger financial futures.
Money Smarts Made Simple: P1FCU’s Newsletter and Podcast Help Members Thrive
As part of its ongoing mission to empower members with the tools and knowledge needed for financial success, P1FCU has expanded its educational outreach with innovative resources designed to inform and inspire.