Here's a couple of fun It's a Money Thing videos that we recently completed. A movie-trailer-style promo video and a fun behind-the-scenes look at Take a look and learn what goes into creating our It's a Money Thing video episodes.
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Take 2: CUbroadcast talking It's a Money Thing!
Mike Lawson once again invited me on his CUbroadcast show to spread the word about our It's a Money Thing program and specifically about our 365 Content Adventure Contest that we are running right now. The entry phase closes this Friday, June 3. Don't delay, get your entry in. What do you haver to lose?
The opportunity to share my passion at TEDx!
Speaking at a TEDx conference has been on my wish list for a long time. When I saw that a local TEDx event—TEDxChilliwack—was being organized, I jumped at the chance to apply. I was fortunate to be selected and also to be able to present about my passion—financial education. Here's the recording.
Kingston CCU connects with youth through financial education
You know who your vulnerable members are. They are students struggling to balance school, work, budgets and expenses. Or they are young parents working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Nicolus Blunt, MSR with Kingston Community Credit Union, saw a need for financial education in his community, and how it could help members in need.
CalPoly FCU reports students learning from FinEd content
Imagine this… a low-income credit union with access to over six thousand college-age students, but no financial education materials to share with them. That was the situation that led Barbara Bean, president and CEO of Cal Poly Federal Credit Union, to enter our contest “365-Day Content Adventure Contest” in June, 2015.
New It's a Money Thing video: Foiling Identity Theft
Our third It's a Money Thing video is complete and ready for distribution to our subscribers. Jen finds herself at the NPYIS detachment and learns that her apartment is a identity theft crime scene.
Introducing It's a Money Thing!
Today is an exciting day for us here at Currency! We are launching a new product called It's a Money Thing. This is a collection of effective and affordable financial education content.
Teaching Financial Literacy
In late July, Tim and I attended the National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB) Conference in San Diego. The NYIB focuses on financial education for youth, primarily school-aged kids and teenagers. With Young & Free’s focus on the 18-to-25 age group, it is a natural complement. Tim was brought in to conduct a full-day pre-conference session, "Moving The Young Adult Needle." Attendees learned to connect with young adults and discovered what makes Gen Y and Z tick.
April—Financial Literacy Month
We are at the tail end of Financial Literacy Month in the US for 2013, with the week of April 21–27 tagged as National Credit Union Youth Week.