Help Kids Improve Their Financial IQ During National Financial Literacy Month

Developed to help Americans establish and maintain healthy financial habits, National Financial Literacy Month turns the month of April into an opportunity to improve our financial IQ and teach children simple money concepts. This April, Mountain America Credit Union is encouraging parents to teach their kids how to earn, save and spend with our Adventure Guide or online Banzai platform.

From now until April 30, 2021, when children complete a Banzai game or one activity within each of the four sections of the Adventure Guide, parents can enter them to win a Lego® set or a full-size lemonade stand.

With many financial behaviors set by age seven, Mountain America recognizes the importance of developing and understanding basic money concepts early in life. To help children gain a strong financial foundation, Mountain America offers the following resources:

• Adventure Guide: This handy tool takes participants on an adventure using various articles, games and activities, teaching children what things cost and how they can save and set goals.
   

• Banzai: This interactive educational platform uses simulated real-life experiences to deepen kids, teens and adults' understanding of basic money principles. 

To learn more about the National Financial Literacy Contest or view the official rules, visit macu.com/smart-kids. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2021.