How Did You Do?

Answers:

True. According to a survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 94% of teens rely on their parents for financial education.
False. Only 22% of teens have checking accounts.
False. Only 13% of teens have a written plan or budget.
False. Only 30% of teens are saving money for a car.
True. All financial institutions check your credit score to determine if you are a risk.
False. According to Federal Law you are only responsible for $50.

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Credit Union West can be your resource for FREE Financial Education. Whether you are buying your first car or opening your first credit card, we are here to help.

Do you...

Take Charge of Your Spending?

Budgeting is not a 4-letter word

Set up a budget to achieve your financial goal

Credit card tips

Want a Fair Deal When Buying a Vehicle?

Do your homework

Shop for financial products

Deal or no deal?

Know the Basics?

Understand your credit score

Realize that it impacts how much money you can save

How to improve your credit score?

Avoid Frauds and Scams?

Identity theft

Tips to protect yourself

Facts about payday loans

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