EAST LANSING, Mich. — MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) has launched a new financial education initiative, “The Culture of Finances” that aims to reach the “underrepresented.”
According to the credit union, the “innovative program” is being led by MSUFCU financial educators and aims to “foster financial confidence and empowerment” among both young people and adults alike, covering topics such as budgeting, understanding credit, debt management, and effective financial goal-setting.
“The Culture of Finances was developed when MSUFCU recognized a need for a diverse community outreach program that supports, develops, and encourages financial growth through tailored education courses,” MSUFCU said. “The courses offer personalized financial education, address economic and social barriers, and present strategies to help adults and young people ages 13-17 overcome financial fears.”
The $7.45-billion MSUFCU added that participants will be equipped with essential tools to “build confidence and pave their own path toward achieving their financial dreams.”
Goal to Reach the ‘Underrepresented’
“For over a decade, our Financial Education department has been developing innovative ways to educate members of our community to help everyone reach their financial dreams. However, we asked ourselves, ‘How can we further this initiative by providing financial literacy to those who are underrepresented?’” said April Clobes, MSUFCU president and CEO. “Through research and listening to our community members, we have crafted an inclusive financial literacy program that removes barriers for the underrepresented, builds trust, and offers equal opportunity for financial education.”
A launch event will be held Sept. 6. MSUFCU has more than 350,000 members.
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