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From piggy banks to paychecks: Everwise and Greenlight make financial education fun for families

South Bend, IN (July 14, 2025) |

Everwise Credit Union announced today a new partnership with Greenlight®  Financial Technology, Inc. (“Greenlight”), a leader in the youth banking* industry, to help  families teach kids smart money habits and build healthy financial futures.  

Starting July 1, all Everwise members have free** access to Greenlight’s award-winning family  finance app, available through the Greenlight for Credit Unions program. Currently, Everwise  is the only credit union in Indiana that offers its members this free access. 

With Greenlight, families can take advantage of debit cards for kids and an app with parental  controls and powerful tools to help children learn money management through hands-on  experience.  

Parents can send money to their kids quickly, manage their debit cards, set parental controls  on spending categories, and receive real-time purchase notifications. They can also tie  allowances to chore completion and activate savings boosts like Round-Ups and Parent Paid  Interest, facilitating discussions about smart money habits with their children. 

Kids benefit by managing their own debit card, setting and achieving savings goals, and  learning about money through financial literacy games. They can receive payments from  friends and family, earn allowances for completing chores, set up direct deposit for after school jobs, and add their card to their mobile wallet. 

“Everwise is pleased to offer this valuable resource to our members at no cost,” said Ashvin  Prakash, VP, Product Strategy at Everwise Credit Union. “We’re committed to providing the  tools our members need to succeed, and this partnership offers a convenient, all-in-one  platform for families to help their kids begin learning about financial responsibility. With  Greenlight, Everwise families can turn everyday moments into meaningful money lessons— simply, safely, and with ease.” 

*Greenlight is a financial technology company, not a bank. The Greenlight app facilitates  banking services through Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB), Member FDIC. 

**Everwise Credit Union customers are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost  when they connect their Everwise Credit Union account as the Greenlight funding source for  the entirety of the promotion. Subject to minimum balance requirements and identity  verification. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Upon termination of promotion, customers  will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer ends 06/30/2028.  Offer subject to change and partner participation.

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