Financial Education

Credit unions have promoted thrift - the practice of regular saving, wise borrowing and prudent financial decision-making - for more than 80 years in Wisconsin.

This page contains information and resources on Wisconsin credit union's financial education efforts. A few key initiatives include:

brass|STUDENT PROGRAM
The brass|STUDENT PROGRAM promotes responsible money management to many of Wisconsin's public high schools and is supported by the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation.

Investor Education (formally known as RP3)
The next phase of a workplace-based financial education program pioneered by Wisconsin credit unions.

Money Smart Week Wisconsin
Money Smart Week Wisconsin is a joint effort by organizations across the state to hold events, workshops and presentations that promote financial education. Credit unions are encouraged to participate.

Making the case for financial literacy
12 reasons why credit unions should promote financial education, along with a collection of personal finance statistics

CUNA's Personal Finance Initiative
This website includes many important resources, including research reports, current news, and other discussions to help your credit union keep up on personal finance intiatives.

Credit unions and youth-run branches
In-School branches are used by Credit Unions all over the state to teach financial education to students.

Financial Education Events
Learn about upcoming financial education events

Financial Education Legislation
Legislation pertaining to financial literacy

Credit unions and financial education
Find out what credit unions are doing to promote financial education across the state!

How to get involved
Some of the ways your credit union can get involved in financial education

Financial Education Resources
Use these resources to help you expand your credit union's financial education offerings.