What Teens need to know - NOW!
Congratulations! You just turned 18 and you qualify for $10,000 in credit card debt! That is the harsh reality many 18 year olds face today. Unfortunately many teens accept the offers and find themselves in a lot of trouble by the time they enter their early 20s.
The Score! Program
Score!, is a program designed to teach teens (13-17 years old) the basics of personal finance at the optimum time when they are developing financial habits that will shape their future. To enroll your teen in Score!, visit any of our 6 branches. The Score! Program includes:
- A Score! savings account, which earns .25% more interest than a regular savings account
- A subscription to Brass Magazine
- Optional Score! workshop designed to teach teens how to manage money responsibly (parents required to attend) plus a special teen credit card offer*
Upcoming Score! Workshops:
- Future workshops will be scheduled soon. Check back.
*Teens who successfully complete the Score! workshop are qualified for our special teen credit card (15 plus) - co-signed by a parent/guardian. The special teen credit card is also optional. To sign up for the workshop, please call (505) 455-5361 or email lbakosi@dncu.org.
Additional Resources
If your child treats money like it grows on trees, or magically falls from the sky, let GiveMe20.com be another resource for teaching them the true meaning of money.
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