Financial Literacy

The children in your life should be learning financial literacy. April is Financial Literacy & Teach Your Children to Save month. First Citizens is raising awareness of the tools available for children to learn financial responsibility in a FUN way! Below are tools children (and adults) can use to increase their financial knowledge. First Citizens Power Saver account A First Citizens Power Saver account is for those 14-years of age and younger. This account gives

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We have some exciting Power Saver news to share! Ready? Here we go with 5 special announcements: 1. Monthly Videos We will be featuring a Power Saver video every month! Each video will feature something different: cooking, crafts, financial fun, and more. Click here for more information about the 2021 video series.     2. Activity Pages We’ll have at least two “activity” pages posted to our Power

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It's crucial for your family to know the basics of financial literacy, but how do you approach teaching them? Luckily, you're making financial decisions every day—you simply need to let your kids in on the conversation. What is Financial Literacy? Financial literacy includes many different financial skills and concepts; to be financially literate simply means having the know-how to make wise decisions with your personal finances. Financial literacy includes any topic that touches

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The fall back-to-school season is upon us and along with that comes a “back-to-learning” mindset. But learning isn’t just for students going back to school or college. It’s good to gain knowledge at any age.    Did you know that on our website there are resources where you can expand your financial knowledge? Check out these Financial Literacy Resources: My Money Five from mymoney.gov – Learn about the five guiding principles of your finances and how

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