Teen Money Lessons

Learn the basics of managing money

  • Open book with colorful, patterned text on white pages resting on a polka dot surface, with sunlight casting shadows.

    Set Savings Goals

    Goals with deadlines are more likely to be reached. How much do you want to save, and by what date?

  • Spilled jar of assorted coins including pennies, nickels, and dimes on a white surface.

    Save Each Payday

    Saving a percentage of every payday is key to financial success. Start small if you need to, but start today.

  • A one-dollar bill with George Washington's portrait, reflected on a glossy surface in front of a white brick wall.

    Impulse Buys=Broke

    Think it through before you make a purchase. Ask yourself, “Do I really need to buy this”?

  • A glass jar filled with assorted U.S. coins, some coins scattered on the white surface around the jar.

    Automate Savings

    You can do this with automatic withdrawals and or our Change Saver Debit Card Roundup.

    Sign up for Change Saver
  • Two smartphones displaying the Health Care Professionals Federal Credit Union mobile banking app. One screen shows the login page with options for username, password, and Face ID. The other screen shows remote deposit options with icons for deposit check and review checks.

    Monitor Accounts

    Stay in the know with account alerts to avoid overspending, and help stay on budget.

    Online Banking Tips
  • A woman and a girl sitting at a kitchen table looking at a laptop.

    Establish Credit

    Have you heard about our teen program? Check out our credit-building options for teens.

    Teen Program

Take advantage of these free external resources to empower your financial future!

 

Savings First Aid Kit: Unexpected financial emergencies, such as car repairs or medical bills, don’t have to add to your debt. Learn the value of an emergency savings fund.

Money Under 30 - An independent personal finance site providing free advice for young adults wanting to make informed decisions about where their money goes. 

GreenPath - Free Online Financial Education, Calculators and guidance on budgeting, saving and planning.