Planting the Seeds of Financial Wellness

Financial confidence starts early and lasts a lifetime. Our youth banking programs and financial education platforms help parents raise financially savvy kids by teaching them to budget, save, and spend wisely through interactive tools and real-world lessons. Click here to join our community of empowered families and explore tips for raising financially independent children, then open a Youth Savings Account today to give your child a strong start toward lifelong financial wellness.

Your Financial Journey Begins Here

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Financial Education Resources

Directions Credit Union offers FREE, ready-to-use tools and resources designed to help families, educators, and community organizations empower kids and teach them how to make smart money choices.

My First Nest Egg

Kids aged 3-13
My First Nest Egg is a free money education app for parents and kids with a virtual tracker, learning games, goal setting, and more! 
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FoolProof

Teens & Young Adults (Middle School/High School/College)
FoolProof teaches kids about financial responsibility and healthy skepticism through highly interactive, self-grading lessons!
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My First Nest Egg Youth Corner 

A new year brings new goals - and a fresh way to talk about what it really means to be wealthy. 

This January, Directions Credit Union and My First Nest Egg are helping families explore the many forms of wealth - from money and knowledge to kindness, health, and family. Our newest printable helps kids see that the habits they build today are the foundation of lifelong success. 

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Happy Learning! 

My First Nest Egg January Activity

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