Financial Reality Fairs
WECU Hosts Bite of Reality Events to Teach Students Real World Financial Skills
In May, Washington-based WECU hosted two Bite of Reality events at Bellingham High School and Shuksan Middle School in Bellingham. […]
More Than 4,000 Students Take a Bite of Reality for #CUYouthMonth
Helping younger generations understand how to budget, build credit, and create a positive relationship with money can change their future.
Credit Union Celebrations Planned for April’s #CUYouthMonth
April is more than just a transition into spring; it’s also Youth Savings Month, a time to celebrate and encourage financial literacy and responsibility among young people.
“Save Away for a Rainy Day” this April for #CUYouthMonth
Encourage members to “Save Away for a Rainy Day” this April for National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month!
GoWest Foundation Program Introduces Financial ‘Reality’ to Students
Financial education is one of the most effective ways credit unions support their youngest members — a healthy relationship with money early on can change the trajectory of someone’s life.
Financial Reality Fair Throws Students into the ‘Real World’
“I’m married with a one-year-old baby and I just spent way too much money on diapers and childcare!” said a […]
Gesa CU Gives the Tools for Financial Literacy
Becoming financially savvy is growing in popularity in our modern society, but for many, there’s still a shroud of mystery and confusion on how to make the most of their money.
High School Students in Idaho and Oregon Get a Taste of ‘Adulting’ with Finances
There’s no better time to teach young people the importance of healthy money management habits than during Financial Literacy Month and Credit Union Youth Month.
400 High School Freshmen Get a ‘Bite of Reality’ at Fair Co-Hosted by Washington CU’s
More than 400 high school freshmen in Shelton, Washington, learned the financial ins-and-outs during a “day in the life” of […]
Want to Bring Bite of Reality to Students Remotely?
Bite of Reality, a popular app used during Financial Reality Fairs to help young adults learn real-world budgeting skills, has […]
Bite of Reality Goes Remote
The popular Bite of Reality app, used to educate students and young adults in real-world budgeting skills, has gone virtual […]
Thousands of High Schoolers Across the Region Learn Real-World Budgeting Skills
When young adults venture out on their own, whether they’re headed to college or work, it’s critical that they understand […]