Teens

Resources

Creating a Financial Plan
A Financial Plan is like a road map - you could end up in some crazy places if you don’t have one. Part 1: Financial Plan | Part 2: Financial Goals | Part 3: Analyze Your Info | Part 4: Plan & Make Decisions | Part 5: Implement, Monitor & Modify Your Plan
Learning to Budget
These four short videos will help you manage your daily spending and track your income so you can budget effectively. Part 1: Your Money | Part 2: Income | Part 3: Expenses | Part 4: Creating a Budget
Good Debt, Bad Debt: Using Credit Wisely
The decisions you make now will play a part in your credit worthiness down the road. Learn how to spend wisely and make sure you pay your bills on-time.
Part 1: Using Credit | Part 2: Interest Rates | Part 3: Cost of Credit | Part 4: Dealing with Debt
Accounts and Accountability
Ever balanced your checking account? Our tips and advice will help you keep your account under control.
Part 1: Savings, Checking & Debit Cards | Part 2: Savings & Share Account | Part 3: Checking & Share Draft Account | Part 4: Debit Cards | Part 5: Shared Branching & ATMs
Protect Yourself: Identity Theft
No longer just a concern for your parents or grandparents - learn how to protect yourself from various form of identity theft. Part 1: Keep Your Family Safe | Part 2: ID Thieves | Part 3: Protect Yourself | Part 4: Are You a Victim?
Articles & Tips
We have resources geared to help you understand how to earn, save, spend and make your money grow! These articles will help you build a solid financial future. Read More
Games
Have fun learning to budget on a financial road trip presented by National Credit Union Administration. Hit the road!
Financial Calculators
Calculate Your Future
Use our calculators to help with your Financial Plan and Budget.
Satellite Scholarships
We have five $1,000 scholarships available each year for graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be an AFCU member in good standing. Application deadline for 2022 has passed.
A common problem among teenagers when checking their FICO score is not finding any information. It’s important to start building credit in your name at an early age, but to...
Nearly every financial decision you make for the rest of your life will be tied to your FICO score. Don’t let that scare you! By taking the steps to read...
Buying your first car is a big step. No, it’s a huge step! You've probably been saving up for several years and are now looking to spend a large chunk...
Aside from purchasing a car, buying a home or a condo is probably one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. But, don’t let that scare you. There are...
Saving is an important step to becoming financial independent from your parent or guardian because, let’s face it, life in the "real world" is expensive. The quicker you learn how...