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Savings and Checking accounts
and MORE -
just for teens!!
$mart$tart is a program that has been developed for teens between the ages of 13 and 18 to help them build a solid financial foundation. The program features both a savings account and a special checking account.
Features of the new $mart$tart checking account include:
- Debit card* with ultra-cool design!
- Rewards program!
- College savings incentives (see below)!
In addition to growing a $mart$tart savings account, we encourage college-bound teens saving for their education to connect to Sallie Mae's Upromise program. Through this unique program, each time the teen uses his or her $mart$tart debit card at an enrolled partner, they earn $$ to be used toward future educational expenses. For details, visit the Upromise web pages.
If you have questions about $mart$tart, just ask one of our customer service representatives who will be glad to tell you more!
To our $mart$tart teens:
Visit the pages below and have fun learning ways to make your money go farther! There are also good tips on getting ready for college and much more! And be sure to check back regularly for more links plus contests and games. We add them regularly!
Mint.org has many resources for teens to learn about saving and spending money.
The 5-Step Save/Spend Plan
Buy it or not?
Take the spending challenge!
What kind of spender are you?
PracticalMoneySkills.com offers fun games. Check them out!
FIFA Financial Soccer
NFL Financial Football
Read Money Talks, a personal finance newsletter for young adults:
The Cost of Credit
Glossary of Banking Terms
Volume 1: Teens and Money
Volume 2: Credit or Debit
Volume 3: Helping Teens Manage Money
Check out some Teach Children to Save videos on YouTube about saving:
"Flip Saves"
"I'd Like to Make a Deposit"
"Learning How to Save Money"
"Save Me"
"The Savings Plan"
Want to further your education after high school? Check out these resources:
College: Why Go, What to Do, How to Pay
Funding your education
Preparing for college
Register for the SAT
Search for scholarships
Tips and advice on completing applications
Upromise Rewards: a FREE program that can help pay for college
If the primary account owner is a minor, an additional account owner of legal age is required. *ATM/Visa Debit withdrawal limits may be restricted by parent or guardian (must be a joint account holder).
