For over 50 years, LUSO Federal Credit Union has supported our members’ financial health. This April, we’re celebrating National Financial Literacy Month by focusing on how important it is to learn good money habits at any age.
Teaching Kids Smart Money Habits
At LUSO, helping our members starts with helping young people. For more than 10 years, our staff has visited elementary and middle schools in Ludlow, Wilbraham, and Hampden through our School Banking Program. We give students a fun way to learn about saving money and building strong financial habits early on.
Each week during the school year, LUSO staff visit schools so students can deposit money into their Savings is Fun account. We make it exciting with small prizes and raffle entries, helping students build money skills that will last a lifetime.
Learn Online with the Banzai Financial Wellness Center
LUSO also offers a free online learning tool called the Financial Wellness Center, powered by Banzai. It’s a great way for people of all ages to learn about budgeting, saving, credit, investing, and more. The site includes:
You’ll find tips on everything from buying a home or starting a business to planning for retirement.
“LUSO Federal Credit Union plays an important role in our community by ensuring that our members have access to financial literacy programs and information that provide the knowledge necessary to make responsible decisions about their personal finances,” said Jennifer M.G. Calheno, President and CEO of LUSO. “Our goal is to provide members with the tools they need to build a strong financial foundation for their futures.”
To help members further manage their personal finance, LUSO also offers Credit Sense, a free credit monitoring service that provides instant credit score access and improvement tips, savings opportunities, educational tools, credit report monitoring alerts, and more, all through LUSO’s online and mobile banking platforms. Access LUSO’s library of financial articles and interactive games or learn about our In-School Banking Program.
For more information about LUSO Federal Credit Union or to become a member, contact us.
