A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Finances to Gen Alpha
Posted On: April 1, 2025 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, CSE, Education, Youth Accounts
A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Finances to Gen Alpha
As parents, we want to equip our children with the skills they need to succeed in life, and financial education is one of the most important lessons we can pass down. But for Gen Alpha — kids born between 2010 and 2025 — the way they learn is already drastically different from previous generations. With rapid advancements in technology, digital banking, and a shift toward a cashless society, teaching...
How-to-Guide on How Money Management Accounts Works
Posted On: March 5, 2025 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, CSE, Education
How-to-Guide on How Money Management Accounts Works
1. What Is a Money Management Account?
A money management account (MMA) is a type of bank account that lets you save money while earning a bit more interest (or dividends) than a regular savings account. It’s a good place to put money you want to keep safe and grow, but still have available when you need it. Generally, a MMA savings rate isn’t as high as a Term Share Certificate or a Certificate...
Save Time and Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Posted On: August 1, 2024 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Education
Meal Prepping for the Back-to-School Season: Save Time and Keep More Money in Your Pocket
The back-to-school season always approaches quicker than we think. The hustle and bustle of getting back into the routine of earlier mornings, after-school events, and homework can make meal planning seem like the last thing you want to do.
However, meal prepping can be a game-changer when it comes to time and your budget. Sources have said that meal prepping could save...
Turn Your Clutter into Cash: Best Practices for Selling Unused Items
Posted On: May 6, 2024 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Education
Turn Your Clutter into Cash: Best Practices for Selling Unused Items
Most people today are over-consumers, our homes quickly become warehouses for items we no longer use or need. From clothes tucked away in the back of our closets to trinkets gathering dust in forgotten corners, these unused items are more than just clutter—they have untapped potential for making you money.
Open your wallet to savvy practices that can help declutter your space while...
Save Green by Going Green
Posted On: May 2, 2023 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, General
Save Green by Going Green
Earth Day (or Earth Month) comes around once a year, but it’s important to consider living a lifestyle where it’s ‘Earth Day Everyday’. Did you know, with a mindset and a lifestyle where Earth Day is Every Day, you could actually be saving a lot of money?
So how can you save green by going green? Let’s dig in…
