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New research reveals most students lack financial literacy
A recent study by Auburn University in Alabama of 31,000 full-time undergraduate students reveals that most lack basic financial knowledge.
Your future membership: Meet Gen Alpha!
Just as we adapted to marketing to Gen Z, Gen Alpha has emerged with its own distinct needs, preferences and financial behaviors.
How can financial literacy contribute to global climate change goals?
The Paris Agreement, the international treaty on climate change, adopted in 2015 by 196 countries, seeks to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Credit Union of America is creating community connections
On the latest episode of It’s a Money Thing Backstage, Jordan Poland from Credit Union of America is out connecting with young people in the classroom and in the community each and every week.
This elementary school teacher makes her students rent their desks!
Meet Shelby Lattimore, the Charlotte, North Carolina 3rd grade teacher who is drawing international attention for her creative approach to teaching students how to be responsible with money.
HawaiiUSA empowers students
On the latest episode of It’s a Money Thing Backstage, Bryan Yucoco and Joanne Ching share how HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is reaching and teaching young adults through deep connections with schools across the state of Hawaii.
Is there a gender gap in financial literacy?
Financial literacy is defined as having the skills, knowledge and capacity to make informed financial decisions.
How do you evaluate your credit union’s mission?
I was inspired to write this piece after reading a recently published article at creditunions.com, entitled How to Measure Mission.
Creating synergy with financial literacy
On the latest episode off It’s a Money Thing Backstage, Charity Elston and Ameera Alindogan share how Synergy Credit Union is making a big difference with financial literacy.
Just three questions can tell you if your members are financially literate
It’s April, which means it’s Financial Literacy Month in the U.S. And to mark the occasion, we have three questions to ask your members about financial literacy.
A psychological approach to member financial wellness
Money, according to historians, has been in use since 5,000 B.C. It is deeply entwined in society, shaping our beliefs, behaviors, and overall well-being.
How well do North Americans handle an unexpected $1,000 expense?
When faced with an unexpected $1,000 expense, approximately a third of Americans would borrow the money, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Loud budgeting is the first TikTok finance trend of 2024
It's easy to be skeptical about the constant emergence of finance "trends" on TikTok that generate a vast amount of digital media buzz, but seldom translate into the real world.
Tackling retirement longevity through financial literacy
Recent reports have unveiled a serious knowledge gap within significant segments of the U.S. and Canadian populations concerning life expectancy during retirement.
Preventing elder financial exploitation
Elder financial exploitation, characterized by the unauthorized utilization of an older individual's resources for personal benefit, is growing.
Seven insights to enhance financial wellness
The importance of financial wellness is an issue that crosses our shared Canada-United States border. At Currency Marketing, we are committed to advocating for financial literacy and wellness.
Unlocking the secrets to credit union success
North America's first credit union, Caisse Populaire de Lévis in Quebec, Canada, started its journey on December 6, 1900, when about 100 people signed a social pact and approved the co-operative's rules and by-laws.
Navigating credit union content marketing strategies for 2024
As credit unions prepare for 2024, the focus naturally shifts to content marketing strategies.
The looming retirement savings crisis: an analysis
Is there a retirement savings crisis ahead? For North Americans who have recently dipped into their retirement savings, the answer is likely yes.
Closing the financial gap for Hispanics and Latinos
Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana) is currently underway. In the United States, this annual celebration, dating back to 1968 during the Johnson administration, spans from mid-September to mid-October.