6 Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Save

Check out these ideas for helping children learn to set money aside When it comes to teaching children about money—including the importance of saving for the future—it’s smart to start early. And it’s really up to us, the parents, family members, and mentors of the next generation, to drive these points home. While it may […]

Sierra Pacific’s Summer Reading Challenge

Sometimes the best summer vacation can be found with the turn of a page. That's why Sierra Pacific is holding a Summer Reading Challenge. Kids 3-18 are encouraged to read books tailored to financial literacy for the chance to win some fantastic kid-friendly prizes! Get your favorite reading nook ready because from June 1st - [...]

How to Talk about Money with Kids at Any Age

How Do I Start Teaching My Kids About Money? Studies show that kids are already forming money habits as young as age seven. You can start teaching them simple financial lessons from the time they’re toddlers! It can be tough to know where to start, so we’ve compiled suggestions for how to talk money with [...]
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Report Card Freebies

Education is important, you know that we know that, and your student knows that. Your student works hard, and they deserve to be rewarded for that. That's why we're giving them the chance to earn up to $25 for their good grades! They can earn $5.00 for every A/A+ on their report card, $2.00 for [...]
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Financial First: Making Your First Budget Plan

How many times do we set a New Year’s Resolution with the full intention to stick to it only to have it flop a month into the year? This year, we’re starting strong and planning to be financially savvy all of 2023. And one of the first steps to a financially successful year is to [...]
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Budget Saving Fall Activities

With the leaves changing colors and that nice cool crisp feeling back in the air, the autumn season has finally arrived! Are you looking for ways to enjoy the fall without falling into debt?   Well, get your pumpkin spice, grab a football, and pick up that rake in the garage, because we’re about to [...]
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The Cost of Raising a Child

With the cost of everything from eggs to cars to washing machines going up, making ends meet is getting tougher all over. This is especially true for those with children. In this article, we'll walk you through how much it costs to raise a child, what the largest expenses are, and how parents can save [...]

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