March 29, 2022
EAU CLAIRE Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is celebrating National Credit Union Youth Month in April. This year’s theme for National Credit Union Youth Month is “Save Small. Dream Big.” and encourages kids to develop healthy saving habits by making it fun and exciting. Royal wants to show young members that their dreams are attainable, no matter how large the may seem.
With a Kid’s Club saving account that earns interest, young Members can deposit small amounts on a regular basis and watch their savings grow “like magic.” The earlier they start a savings account, the more it will grow, and the easier it will be to achieve their dreams. Learning good financial habits at a young age will set them up on the path of successful financial well-being.
If you have been wondering how to empower your kids to save for their future, National Credit Union Youth Month is a great opportunity to start!
Here are the ways Royal is celebrating in April:
Kid’s Club
All Royal Members 12 years old and under are automatically enrolled in Kid’s Club, which makes them eligible for prizes and invitations to exclusive Kid’s Club events. During the month of April any new Savings Account opened for children 12 years old and younger will have the initial $5.00 deposited by Royal. Only one savings account per person is allowed. Starting April 4, Kid’s Club Members can visit any Royal location to sign up to win a “Save Small. Dream Big.” gift basket. Winners will be announced and contacted the week of April 25.
School $ense
Royal also offers the School $ense program; 29 student-run credit union locations in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools across Wisconsin and Minnesota. During the month of April, participating Royal elementary School $ense locations will hold a classroom worksheet challenge that teachers will complete with students for a chance to win an activity basket for their students. The worksheet will showcase how starting small can lead to something big! Each prize basket will include items for each of the students in the winning classroom, along with something fun for the classroom to enjoy as a whole.
Learn more about Royal’s financial education offerings at rcu.org/FinEd
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 250,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. Realtors in the state of Wisconsin or Minnesota are also eligible to join the credit union. Visit rcu.org or call Royal Credit Union at 800-341-9911 for more information.
