Personal finance knowledge is an essential skill for young people. However, it isn’t always the most popular topic to discuss.

Making learning financial information fun will not only hold your child’s attention but will impart valuable information they will use throughout their life. Use the following financial education resources for parents which include interactive games and videos to introduce your child to money management, rate comparisons, and investing and at the same time create financially savvy young adults.

The need for financial education

TruMark Financial’s financial literacy program

Why focus on financial literacy?

Concept of money

Teaching children the value of money

Teaching life lessons on money management

Building credit and understanding credit reports and credit scores

Ways to establish credit with a student credit card

What is a credit score?

What is a credit report?

Glossary of common credit terms

Financial literacy resources to understand saving, spending, credit, investing, and more

Financial literacy links

Benefits of credit union membership

What credit unions can do for you