The latest from Nicolle Hood

Mar 28, 2024 - by Nicolle Hood, My First Nest Egg

Parents and the dreaded “money talk” — How credit unions can help

In the realm of youth financial education, there is a common trend for institutions to focus solely on teaching kids directly, whether through school programs or youth initiatives. However, the ...

Dec 20, 2023 - by Nicolle Hood, My First Nest Egg

Why credit unions must lead in early childhood financial education

America is in a financial crisis. No, not like the 2008 meltdown that engulfed the entire world overnight. This financial crisis is gradually crippling the country, draining American pocketbooks of ...

Oct 2, 2023 - by Nicolle Hood, My First Nest Egg

Banking apps for kids: 5 essential components and their role as a gateway to parents

In today’s digital age, where children are becoming tech-savvy from an early age, banking apps designed for kids have taken on a new and vital role. These innovative apps ...

Jul 6, 2023 - by Nicolle Hood, My First Nest Egg

What credit unions can learn from lending circles to empower underserved communities

Credit unions have long been at the forefront of community empowerment and financial inclusion. In order to continue to effectively serve their communities, credit unions must extend their efforts beyond ...

Mar 27, 2023 - by Nicolle Hood, My First Nest Egg

Why digital banking is an essential financial literacy skill for kids

The piggybank is obsolete. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the world’s shift towards digitization. Virtually every aspect of modern life has been digitized, and it seems there is an app ...

Dec 27, 2022 - by Nicolle Hood, My First Nest Egg

Your inclusion strategy should incorporate youth outreach

If inclusion was the most discussed topic in corporate settings in 2022, 2023 needs to be the year that organizations take appropriate steps to implement and execute those inclusion plans ...

Sep 19, 2022 - by Nicolle Hood, My First Nest Egg

Teaching kids the language of money

The most effective time to teach children a new language is during the ages of 0 and 10 while their brains are forming trillions of connections. Due to a process ...

Jun 16, 2022 - by Nicolle Hood, My First Nest Egg

Credit unions need to go Alpha

It is no secret that credit unions are missing out on intergenerational relationships. The average age of credit union members continues to hover around 47. Research tells us that 60% ...