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Trust is the new currency: why online child safety must start with our values
How data-driven platforms are reshaping childhood and why credit unions must lead the way.
Small but mighty: A marketing reality check for small credit unions
There are nearly 5,000 credit unions across the United States and Canada, but the average one is smaller than you think.
Understanding financial literacy in uncertain times
Today’s economic headlines are packed with jargon including interest rate hikes, inflation and inverted yield curves.
Supporting life’s later chapters: the case for golden-age financial literacy
In one of the most iconic scenes from Catch Me If You Can, Leonardo DiCaprio’s character parades through an airport in a Pan Am pilot uniform with sunglasses on and flight attendants in tow.
Summer school isn’t just for math
Summer school may not be on your radar, but it’s exactly where real-world lessons can stick—and where your credit union can make a lasting impact.
Graduation Day or Groundhog Day?
Graduation season is here with millions of high school and college students tossing caps and heading into the next chapter of their lives.
Celebrating financial literacy champions
At Currency Marketing, we are passionate about educating children and young adults about financial literacy.
April: why Financial Literacy Month matters
April holds a special place in the financial education landscape. It is officially recognized as Financial Literacy Month in the United States.
2025: The birth year of Generation Beta, the first AI-native investors
This year—2025—marks the beginning of Generation Beta, the first generation to be entirely born into an AI-powered financial world. But who is Gen Beta?
Financial literacy: 2024 reflections and 2025 predictions
While the financial industry is flooded with predictions every December and January, I wanted to take a step back and let the first months of 2025 unfold before weighing in.
Interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is at all-time highs
It seems like everyone is talking about Bitcoin these days. Maybe that’s because Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has been hitting record highs.
Functional and financial literacy: How credit unions can lead youth toward success in both
Functional and financial literacy are deeply connected, but their interdependence is often overlooked.
Why credit unions should champion financial literacy in schools
Financial literacy is essential to prepare students for life beyond school.
Will credit unions become an oasis to North America's banking deserts?
In recent years, the phenomenon of banking deserts—areas without access to physical bank branches—has grown significantly in both the United States and Canada.
Meet the next generation of financial advisors: kids and young adults!
Every year, millions of people move to the U.S. and Canada, all chasing the promise of the American or Canadian dream—of social and economic success. But the journey is far from easy.
Protect senior citizens from financial abuse
Senior Citizens Day, celebrated annually on October 1 in Canada and on August 21 in the United States, is a day to honor the contributions of senior citizens to our communities and raise awareness about the unique challenges they face.
Financial wellbeing is a core focus at Desert Financial
On the latest episode of It’s a Money Thing Backstage, we talk to Lisa Coram from Desert Financial. Lisa spends her time connecting and teaching valuable financial lessons to students and community members.
Financial literacy for disabled people: beyond the games
Did you catch the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games? This year’s event drew unprecedented global attention, with increased exposure and investment driving viewership to new heights.
Latin Heritage Month: by the numbers and beyond
Throughout September and October, North Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of those with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Financial acronyms are a barrier to improving financial literacy
Acronyms are popular on social media, where terms like "LOL" (laugh out loud), "BRB" (be right back), "FTW" (for the win) and "LMK" (let me know) are widely used and understood.