SAFE encourages youth to get financially fit

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Financial literacy is a crucial life skill for young people, but it’s one that too few are learning. That’s why in April, SAFE Federal Credit Union is focusing on helping youth become more financially fit. For the entire month, SAFE Federal Credit Union will be hosting events that will help local youth strengthen their money skills and pump up their savings. “Youth fitness has become a national priority, with an emphasis on exercise and proper nutrition,” said CEO Beverly Gagne. “But with all the hurdles facing young people in the future, historic levels of student debt, we believe financial fitness is just as important.” The theme of the month-long event is "Credit Union Strong." Like all credit unions, Gagne said, Safe Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative. “Member education and concern for the community are part of the foundational principles of our business structure,” Gagne said. “Passing along basic money skills to the next generation so that these kids might have a brighter future embodies both those principles—and that’s what we believe it means to be credit union strong.” SAFE Federal Credit Union will be celebrating youth month by giving away gifts to children who open up an account during the whole month of April.