Youth Month Video Series: Saving Money

April is National Credit Union Youth Month! At Horizon, we believe there’s no better time to help your kids develop healthy money habits than right now. According to CNBC, studies show that financially literate students are more likely to make smart decisions when paying for college, less likely to rely on private loans and have better average credit scores as young adults. Set your child up for success; start teaching them about money today.

It’s a Money Thing

To help you teach your kids about money this month, we’re sharing a weekly video from our animated educational series, It’s a Money Thing. This week’s video is called Saving Money. It’s geared towards younger kids. (To watch last week’s video, click here!)

If you like this video, check out the It’s a Money Thing website for dozens more like it. All the content is free and safe for kids.

More Youth Month Fun

Youth are big deal around here, so we’re doing lots to celebrate Youth Month!

$5 Match on new Explorer savings accounts: when a child opens a new Explorer savings account during the month of April (with the help of a parent), Horizon will match their first $5 of deposits.* Kids will double their saving immediately!

Youth Month Swag: Youth members will receive an HZCU piggy bank or HZCU pin set (flair) when they visit a branch (while supplies last).

Pop-up Education events: We’re hosting free, online pop-up classes to help parents empower their kids for their future. Pop-up classes are open to anyone, members and nonmembers alike! Here’s the lineup. Follow the links to register.

Spend, Save, Share – Wednesday, April 3 at 3:30 pm / 4:30 pm MT. Parents encouraged to bring kids ages 6-10. We’ll learn about dividing money to spend, save and share.

Paying for Pets – Wednesday, April 10 at 3:30 pm PT / 4:30 pm MT. Parents encouraged to bring kids ages 6-12. We’ll explore the financial responsibilities of pet ownership.

Money Concepts for Teens – Wednesday, April 17 at 3:30 pm PT / 4:30 pm MT. Parents encouraged to bring youth ages 12-16. We’ll explore the foundations of all things personal finance.

Financial Decisions for Young Adults – Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30 pm PT / 4:30 pm MT. Parents encouraged to bring youth ages 16-19. We’ll examine options for after high school and ways to pay for them.

Learn more about Youth Month at hzcu.org/youth.

Read more articles like this on HZCU’s Financial Knowledge Hub.

*Deposit match applies to first $5 only for new youth accounts (ages 0 – 18) opened during the month of April 2024. Offer expires 4/30/24.