Teens ages 13-17 are eligible for a checking account and debit card at PCMCU. Every teen is at a unique stage in their journey toward financial independence—whether it’s getting their first debit card, depositing a paycheck, buying their first car, or managing student loans. We’re here to help them learn every step of the way. Explore some of our favorite resources below, all available for FREE.
Khan Academy is a nonprofit educational platform offering free online courses, lessons, and practice exercises across a wide variety of subjects. Their Financial Literacy course includes 16 units, covering everything your teen needs to know—and more! Your teen can progress through the material at their own pace, skipping over topics they’re not ready for yet.
Looking for a quick read? The Gen Z Banking Hub is just what you need. Explore financial literacy topics, all packed with pro tips, helpful videos, engaging graphics, and quizzes. It’s the perfect way to spark a conversation with your teen.
The Learning Lab+ with GreenPath, our trusted financial wellness partner, offers a variety of online courses. Their Understanding Student Loan Repayments and Navigating Auto Loans courses are our favorites for teens.
With the right preparation, you can take control of the car-buying process, avoid costly mistakes, and drive away with a car that fits your needs and budget. Follow the steps in this blog to make your car-buying journey smoother, smarter, and less stressful.
Whether you’re a student making the decision about college on your own or part of a family navigating it for the first time, the tips in this blog will help you make smart financial choices and stay on track for graduation without breaking the bank.
Getting your first paycheck is exciting, but it can also come with a lot of questions. This quick guide breaks down the terms and details on your paycheck so you can understand exactly where your money is going and what everything means.
Regardless of where you’re at in your parenting journey, these financial planning tips across all ages and stages can help ensure a secure future for you and your family.
SavvyMoney, another trusted partner of PCMCU, has a fantastic blog filled with many valuable insights! This link will take you to a collection of blog entries all related to helping your child with their finances.
GreenPath has many good reads for parents with children of all ages.
Are you adapting to the exhaustion and euphoria of a new baby? Or navigating middle school math homework or the terrain of teenagerhood? Regardless of where you’re at in your parenting journey, these financial planning tips across all ages and stages can help ensure a secure future for you and your family.
This blog details to benefits of starting a savings account for your child. There’s no minimum age to start, and even small, regular deposits can add up over time. Whether you want to help your child build smart money habits or give them a financial head start, a savings account can be a valuable tool.
There are lots of great reads out there covering everything from building a budget to early investing. Check out this reading list for young children, tweens, and teens, designed to teach money management skills, cut through the jargon, and put a little fun into finances.