MIDDLETOWN, RI (October 1, 2014) -- People’s Credit Union is proudly welcoming a new year of their Youth Advisory Board. The Youth Advisory Board helps the Credit Union better understand the needs and perspectives about today’s youth and their finances. Participating students offer valuable insight into the Credit Union’s teen programs, accounts and services. “At People’s Credit Union, we feel strongly about teaching financial responsibility at a young age, and we have designed products and services specifically for youth and young adults. The Youth Advisory Board has helped us understand the unique financial challenges facing teens today,” said Ellen Ford, President & CEO.
This year, the Youth Advisory Board will be participating in the EverFi Financial Literacy Program program. EverFi is an online, module based financial literacy tool. The platform is aligned to state standards and consists of ten modules covering a spectrum of financial literacy topics including budgeting, credit health, insurance, student loans, mortgages, taxes, and saving and investing.
Headquartered in Rhode Island, People’s Credit Union serves members through six locations in Bristol, Middletown, Newport, North Kingstown, Portsmouth and Wakefield. People’s, a member-owned, state chartered, federally insured, community credit union established in 1922. Membership is open to all individuals. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information about People’s Credit Union visit peoplescu.com.