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The Family Credit Union provides financial literacy resources to local students and the Iowa community

DAVENPORT, IA (June 10, 2021) — The Family CU is bringing financial literacy education to over 803 students and residents in Iowa. Students at 15 schools and the surrounding community will now have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or classroom using any internet-enabled device. At a time when a solid foundation of practical financial knowledge is critical, these resources will make a huge impact on users.

Through the Banzai online courses, students try out managing a budget, saving for a goal, and dealing with unexpected financial pitfalls. Teachers are able to easily monitor and grade student progress remotely. Other resources, which include articles, calculators, and Coach sessions, explain everything from the basics of filing your taxes to how health insurance works. These resources are available at www.familycu.teachbanzai.com/wellness.

“Thanks to The Family CU, area students will now have access to a wide array of courses and resources designed to help prepare them for our increasingly complex world,” says Morgan Vandagriff, co-founder of Banzai. “We wouldn’t be able to provide these tools without their support.”

Since 2018, The Family CU has worked with Banzai to build financial literacy in the community by investing time, money, industry experience, and a variety of credit union resources. Now, they’re taking their commitment to education a step further. Through their help, students have access to Banzai learning tools, virtual or in-classroom presentations from a The Family CU expert, and even class visits to a branch to see it all in person.

Banzai resources are used by over 75,000 teachers across the U.S. These educational tools align with Iowa’s state curriculum requirements, making the program a fun way for students to gain vital skills and an ideal way for anyone in the community to increase their financial literacy. After finishing the Banzai courses, users will know how to track where their money is and what it’s for, recognize financial trade-offs, and plan for a financially sound future.

Teachers interested in using Banzai can visit familycu.teachbanzai.com or call 888-8-BANZAI.

For more information about Banzai visit www.teachbanzai.com.

For more information about The Family CU visit www.familycu.com.

About The Family Credit Union

The Family Credit Union provides relevant financial products and services to encourage the lifelong success of its members. The credit union was originally founded in 1935 as the Kohrs Credit Union. The name changed to Oscar Mayer Credit Union after the Oscar Mayer Company purchased Kohrs. It is currently headquartered in Davenport, Iowa and currently serves members in Perry, Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.