Tucson, AZ (May 18, 2026) |
Vantage West Credit Union announced a new partnership with My First Nest Egg, a family-first financial education platform designed to help children and teens build strong money habits early. The collaboration reflects Vantage West’s ongoing commitment to supporting the financial well-being of families across Southern Arizona through practical, engaging, and community-focused financial education resources.
Through the partnership, Vantage West Credit Union will provide families with access to financial education resources designed to make money conversations approachable, relevant, and easy to integrate into everyday life. Families will have access to seasonal activities, printable resources, financial education content, and the new IRL teen series, which helps teens navigate real-world financial topics like budgeting, first car, first jobs, and major money decisions with confidence.
“Building strong financial habits early can have a lasting impact,” said Jon Bruflat, VP of Community Impact at Vantage West Credit Union. “We wanted to bring My First Nest Egg to our communities because it gives kids and families practical, age-appropriate tools to learn about saving, spending, and planning for the future. By investing in financial education at a young age, we’re helping set the foundation for long-term financial confidence and a stronger community overall.”
For more than 70 years, Vantage West Credit Union has focused on keeping banking human, local, and genuinely helpful. The credit union continues to invest in programs and partnerships that strengthen financial well-being and deepen relationships within the communities it serves. Independent research continues to show strong member satisfaction and loyalty built through personalized service and trusted relationships.
Co-founded by two mothers and former attorneys, Nicolle Hood and Annie Shoen created My First Nest Egg to make financial education more engaging, practical, and accessible for modern families. The platform helps families build healthy financial habits through bite-sized, psychology-backed learning experiences that encourage ongoing conversations around saving, spending, earning, and planning for the future.
“At My First Nest Egg, we believe financial education works best when it is woven into everyday life and reinforced consistently over time,” said Nicolle Hood, Co-Founder & CEO of My First Nest Egg. “Vantage West’s commitment to community impact and long-term financial well-being makes them an incredible partner. Together, we’re helping families build stronger financial foundations at every stage.”