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Posts about Family (3)

When Should My Child Start Earning Money?

By: American Heritage 05.02.19 3 minute read Family

When it comes to financial education, earning is learning. Whether your young child is getting an allowance, your 13-year-old makes money walking neighborhood dogs, or your older teen has a lead on an amazing summer job, seek out any opportunity to have meaningful discussions about financial literacy—especially the essential skills of saving, spending, giving, and planning. At American Heritage, we encourage saving at all ages, which means there’s no bad time to start earning.

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A mother and daughter discuss finances together with a piggy bank and laptop

How to Raise a Money-Wise Child

By: American Heritage 04.02.19 4 minute read Family

April is National Credit Union Youth Month! At American Heritage, our mission is to encourage financial wellness in all phases of life. In celebration of CU Youth Month, we want to show our committment to our younger members by sharing tips for childhood financial literacy!