Personal Finance Publications and Resources

Take advantage of these services to help your credit union reach out to your members with the information and guidance they need. Refer to the publications for staff to keep up on the latest tips and personal finance information affecting your membership.

• Adult Education
• Auto Loan Promotions
• Budgeting, Credit & Debit Management
• Hispanic
• Members as Owners
• Publications for Staff
• Small Business
• Youth and Young Adults

Adult Education

Home & Family Finance Resource Center DVD

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Auto Loan Promotions

Black Book Vehicle Guides

Get the right vehicle answers at great discount prices. Black Book has the most accurate and timely vehicle pricing information, available weekly or monthly, in print and online. From online tools and data feeds to printed guides and member-facing portals, enhance your Web site with reliable vehicle values.

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Budgeting, Credit & Debt Management

Accel Members Financial Counseling

Create better, more credit worthy members that will return to the credit union for their next loan. Offer members and staff a comprehensive financial education and counseling program through Accel. Your members will appreciate having their own certified financial counselor to help them achieve their goals.

Budget Blueprint Interactive CD-ROM

Offer members this handy CD-ROM to track their household finances and set realistic savings goals via Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

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Hispanic

Credit Unions Serving Hispanics: A National Perspective CD-ROM

This resource contains everything you need to understand the need for reaching the Hispanic population. Purchase the CD to print multiple, high-quality copies of the resource guide.

Hispanic Checkbook Reference Card

Guide Hispanic members through the step-by-step basics of writing checks with this handy reference card.

Hispanic Money & Number Wallet Reference Card

Helps Hispanic members understand basic currency values, and offers English translations for numbers through 50.

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Members as Owners

Your Credit Union: What's in it for you? folder & booklet

Insert your business card in the slits inside and your credit union's brochure, list of products and services, and most recent financial statement in the front or back pocket. Inside, an 8-page booklet tells the credit union story through full-color photographs and an easy-on-the-eye layout.

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Publications for Staff

SavingTeen	Connection	Financial Fitness

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Small Business

It's Your Business folder with insert

To grow relationships, use the new "It’s Your Business" portfolio. This folder includes an eight-page insert that helps small-business owners develop their business plan. Includes pockets for you to add your credit union’s information, and a place for your business card. Minimum purchase: 25

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Youth and Young Adults

Thrive by 5: Teaching Your Preschooler About Spending and Saving

“Watch Me Grow” Growth Chart

New! Put this credit union message into each parent’s home with a colorful growth chart. Hand out to parents during Youth Week; order extras to give to new parents year 'round. Printed on durable stock, 4.5" x 36", with room for parents to chart growth from 24" to 60". Customize this! Call CUNA Customer Service at 1-800-356-8010, press 3, for pricing.

Youth Financial Literacy: Preparing Youth for Financial Responsibility

Offers ideas for developing financial curricula in schools; building community awareness, and getting parents, teachers, administrators, and students involved.Includes case studies of CU youth programs, school presentations, and more.

Member and Staff Retention in a Gen Y World white paper PDF

Model Youth Program Guide PDF

Want to create a youth program at your credit union? Want to make an existing youth program more effective? CUNA’s new Model Youth Program Guide draws upon credit union best practices and proven techniques to show in detail how to raise children and teenagers to full and productive membership.

Small Change fortune teller/brochure

2008 Bestseller Brochure asks children to make small changes toward saving for their future and protecting the environment -- then shows them how to fold it into a colorful fortune teller to play with friends. Demonstration on folding Demonstration on how to play Size 3.9" x 7.8" Perfect for ages 4-12 Customize this! Imprint your logo or message on the back of the brochure (2.75" x 0.3"). Call CUNA Customer Service at 1-800-356-8010, press 3, for pricing.

Got Green? Grow It at Your Credit Union ($50 Bill) handout

Save for the future and save the environment. Handout features creative ways to save money that are also gentle on Mother Earth. Other side features a giant replica of the redesigned $50 bill. This handout complies with U.S. Code regarding the use of actual currency in illustrations. Fits in a #10 envelope. Size: 3.9" x 9.25" Perfect for ages 9-18

Mad City Money simulation kit

Mad City MoneyTM is a 2½-hour hands-on simulation that appeals to youth and gives them a taste of the real world—complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payments.

Youth Coloring Banner

Tape this big, 4' x 6' sturdy vinyl banner to wall or floor to provide fun for children visiting branches. Crayons and colored pencils work on the smooth vinyl surface.

Googolplex Youth Games on CD-ROM

Help youth members enhance their math skills with these fun, interactive computer games on CD-ROM.

Magic of Saving ($100 Bill) handout

New! Give away money to your youth members! One side features a giant replica of a $100 bill--the other side encourages youth to set a financial goal and save at the credit union to reach it. This handout complies with U.S. Code regarding the use of actual currency in illustrations. Add your credit union stamp or imprint before distributing. Fits in a #10 envelope. Size: 3.9" x 9.25" Ideal for ages 9-18

Word Find ($5 Bill) handout

New! Thrill young visitors with play money! One side features a giant replica of the new $5 bill. The other side features a word find puzzle of common credit union and saving terms. This handout complies with U.S. Code regarding the use of actual currency in illustrations. Here's a magic trick you can teach the kids. Fits in a #10 envelope. Size 3.9" x 9.25" Perfect for ages 2-10.

How Much Does It Cost? ($1 Bill) handout

Introduce young visitors to the value of money. One side features a giant replica of the $1 bill. On the back is an activity to match the price of an item with the coins and currency to buy it. This handout complies with U.S. Code regarding the use of actual currency in illustrations.

Save Now or Walk the Plank Later ($20 Bill) handout

Show youth fun ways to save. Handout features creative saving games and tips. Other side features a giant replica of the redesigned $20 bill.

Treasure Map to Saving ($10 Bill) handout

Have youth complete this playful worksheet to determine how much they need to save for their goal and then track their progress. Other side features giant replica of $10 bill. Handout complies with U.S. Code regarding the use of actual currency in illustrations. Fits in a #10 envelope. Size: 3.9" x 9.25" Perfect for ages 4-12

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