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Grow savings at any age.

It’s never too early to start building strong financial habits. Teaching kids money management with their own savings accounts can help them create healthy habits that will bring lifelong benefits.

Open an AmeriCU Youth Savings Account today and watch their savings grow as they grow!

 

OPEN A YOUTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT NOW >>

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Stars and Stripes Share Savings

  • For members ages 0 to 12.
  • Requires an adult joint owner.
  • $0.01 minimum balance to open.
  • No monthly service or maintenance fees.
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Rising Stars Share Savings

  • For members ages 13 to 17.
  • Requires an adult joint owner.
  • $0.01 minimum balance to open.
  • No monthly service or maintenance fees.
  • Eligible for the AmeriCU Scholarship Program.
  • Automatically transitions to a Share Savings Account when they turn 18.

Youth Savings Perks

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Easy Online Access

When you use our Online + Mobile Banking, available on desktop or through the AmeriCU app.

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Healthy Savings Habits

Learning good financial behavior now makes for greater financial success down the road.

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Earn While You Save

All savings accounts earn dividends, which are compounded then paid out to you each month.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, AmeriCU is proud to award scholarships to graduating high school seniors or students continuing their college education.

Scholarships

Free Youth Financial Wellness Courses and Tools

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Banking Basics

Implement these strategies to help build strong financial habits and accomplish your goals!

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Savings

Learn about savings accounts so you can make sure you’re taking the right approach when it comes to managing your money.

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Budgeting Tool

This simple tool can help you quickly and easily plan your monthly expenses and get a better sense of where your money is going.

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Share Certificates

AmeriCU’s share certificates are some of our highest yield deposit options. You’ll enjoy great rates, a wide variety of terms, and the freedom of investment flexibility.

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Money Markets

High earning potential and greater flexibility make Money Markets a great, low-risk choice for building savings. It’s like a Share Certificate except you can keep making deposits into the account.

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Financial Education

We offer a variety of educational tools and resources to learn about the different ways to save, grow, and spend your money! Let’s connect you with our financial wellness and education courses.

Let's Connect

Questions? Click the ‘Let’s Connect’ button in the bottom right-hand corner to get started!


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