WILLISTON, Vt.— In conjunction with April being Financial Literacy Month, NEFCU said it has partnered with personal finance app Zogo to provide free financial education for all Vermonters 13 years of age and older.
The mobile app is a fun and engaging way to increase financial literacy, the credit union said.
The award-winning app, created by Duke University student Bolun Li in January 2019, was designed to engage young adults in their financial futures. "We're incredibly excited to partner with NEFCU on its financial education efforts,” stated Li. “This collaboration will bring Zogo's gamified financial literacy app to Vermont and empower a new generation of consumers to get paid while learning about money."
Zogo has more than 300 short, bite-sized educational modules allow participants to learn at their own pace. The modules are aligned with the JumpStart Coalition’s National Standards in K-12 personal finance education. Users earn points that can be redeemed for gift certificates from some popular brands like Amazon, Target, Apple, Starbucks, Adidas, etc.
“At NEFCU, we’re committed to the economic well-being of our members and communities. Zogo shares our passion for engaging and accessible financial education” said Patricia Selsky, NEFCU director of financial education. “Zogo provides an equitable opportunity for everyone to learn and making a great financial decision has never been easier.”