Youth Banking

Teaching Youth About Money

It’s never too early to teach youth about the importance of managing their money well. Whether they receive an allowance, cash gifts for their birthday or have a part-time job, help your children adopt positive money management skills that will serve them well into adulthood.


Youth Banking

Opening a bank account for the first time is an important milestone for your kids and it's never too early to get them started. At CUA, we want to introduce your children to the better way to bank with a free youth bank account. 

myChequing Youth

CUA's myChequing Youth account is a great introductory tool for children and teens under 18 years old to help them learn about managing money. By learning to manage their finances early, youth have the opportunity to adopt positive money management skills that will serve them well into adulthood.

Monthly Features:

  • No account fee

  • Free online and telephone banking

  • 30 free debit transactions

  • Unlimited e-Transfers

  • Interest accrued on daily closing balance and paid monthly

Want to open a Youth Account? Connect with a member of the CUA team today at 902.492.6500 or by visiting one of our branch locations.


Helpful Resources

CUA staff are experienced and financially savvy individuals, who are passionate about helping members improve their confidence and knowledge of money matters. If you have questions about teaching your children about money, let us know »

Youth Activity Book

The Better Way Activity Book is designed to help families teach their children about banking basics.

With activities ranging from beginner to difficult, it's never too early (or late) for kids to start having fun learning about money. From colouring pages and money math to word searches and crosswords, there's something here for all ages. Download the Activity Book now. You can also find hard copies by visiting one of our eight branch locations.

It's a Money Thing

"It’s a Money Thing" is a collection of informational images, infographics and videos that are designed to help you learn about all aspects of personal finance, no matter where you are in life.

Find more fun, educational financial literacy videos on CUA's YouTube Channel. 

Savings Goal Sheet

Use our a Savings Goal Sheet to help your children build saving habits in a fun tracker made just for them.

Download the worksheet.


Financial Literacy Games and Activities

Teaching Youth About Money

It’s never too early to teach youth about the importance of managing their money well. Whether they receive an allowance, cash gifts for their birthday or have a part-time job, help your children adopt positive money management skills that will serve them well into adulthood.


Youth Banking

Opening a bank account for the first time is an important milestone for your kids and it's never too early to get them started. At CUA, we want to introduce your children to the better way to bank with a free youth bank account. 

myChequing Youth

CUA's myChequing Youth account is a great introductory tool for children and teens under 18 years old to help them learn about managing money. By learning to manage their finances early, youth have the opportunity to adopt positive money management skills that will serve them well into adulthood.

Monthly Features:

  • No account fee

  • Free online and telephone banking

  • 30 free debit transactions

  • Unlimited e-Transfers

  • Interest accrued on daily closing balance and paid monthly

Want to open a Youth Account? Connect with a member of the CUA team today at 902.492.6500 or by visiting one of our branch locations.


Helpful Resources

CUA staff are experienced and financially savvy individuals, who are passionate about helping members improve their confidence and knowledge of money matters. If you have questions about teaching your children about money, let us know »

Youth Activity Book

The Better Way Activity Book is designed to help families teach their children about banking basics.

With activities ranging from beginner to difficult, it's never too early (or late) for kids to start having fun learning about money. From colouring pages and money math to word searches and crosswords, there's something here for all ages. Download the Activity Book now. You can also find hard copies by visiting one of our eight branch locations.

It's a Money Thing

"It’s a Money Thing" is a collection of informational images, infographics and videos that are designed to help you learn about all aspects of personal finance, no matter where you are in life.

Find more fun, educational financial literacy videos on CUA's YouTube Channel.

Savings Goal Sheet

Use our a Savings Goal Sheet to help your children build saving habits in a fun tracker made just for them.

Download the worksheet. 


Financial Literacy Games and Activities

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