Youth Accounts

Learning how to save is just as important as eating those veggies.

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Teaching your kids savings habits while they’re young is one of the best ways to put them on the road toward a brighter financial future.

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Kirby Kangaroo Club Kids Savings Program

Kirby Kangaroo Club makes saving fun. Kids ages 12 and younger will learn how to save for the things they want to buy or would like to do. Open a Kirby Kangaroo Club Savings Account with a $10 minimum deposit and earn monthly dividends.

 

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    Prizes for saving

    Every time your child deposits $5 or more into your account, they will get to select a prize from the Credit Union Treasure Chest.

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    Special birthday postcard

    We reward our youngest members every year with a special birthday postcard, which kids can use to match their deposit of up to $5 during their birthday month.

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    Kirby Kangaroo resources

    The Kirby Kangaroo Club website features fun stories, games, and jokes to get your kids excited about saving. Plus, you can receive the Kirby Kangaroo newsletter, published and mailed three times per year.

Claim Your Youth Savings Account

Exclusively for credit union members ages 13 to 17, our Claim Your Youth Savings Account helps teens develop healthy financial habits when it comes to spending and saving. Teens learn how to turn a little into a lot and reach fast-approaching financial goals, like going to college, buying a car, or even living on their own.

At age 13, all Kirby Kangaroo accounts are transferred to our exclusive Claim Your Youth Savings Account.

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    Debit and credit card options

    Free debit card and free checks when you open a checking account, plus teen members under 21 with a parental co-signer* can receive a Visa® Credit Card to help teens better understand and build credit.

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    Online & mobile banking

    Teens can learn how to manage their money online using our free mobile banking, free online banking, and free online bill pay.

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    Financial education

    Through our Claim Your Youth program, we offer financial resources, calculators, original teen-written articles, and links to other helpful websites.

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Disclosures

*Credit qualifications for applicant and co-signer apply.