FoolProof Financial Literacy Tools
Westerra Credit Union is pleased to offer FoolProof Financial Literacy tools to our members! These articles, case studies and interactive modules provide unbiased, valuable information about important financial matters that affect your life. Are you ready to take the important steps towards improving your financial know-how? Simply select the tools that pertain to you:
Information Edge
Provides consumer information on an array of financial topics of interest, such as car buying, mortgage options, credit, debt and much more!
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for Young Adults
Specifically geared towards the financial issues encountered by young people and college students. CUHQ provides articles with advice and case studies written to help protect you against being “fooled” into poor financial decisions. Use in conjunction with the modules provided on FoolProof Solo.
FoolProof Solo
A comprehensive website featuring interactive modules that cover a variety of financial topics of interest to young adults.
To access the modules, simply set up an account with a username and password. Your progress will be saved, so you can start and stop each module as needed.
FoolProof for Parents
An extensive program designed for parents to use with their teenage children. Includes interactive modules that teach financial responsibility at this crucial stage in life, such as opening and managing a checking account and how to avoid debt by using a credit card responsibly.
To access the modules, a parent needs to create an account. Shortly afterwards, you will receive an email with the access code for your teenager. You can monitor your child’s progress, or enjoy the modules for yourself.
FoolProof for High Schools
A financial education program especially for use in high school classrooms. The online modules feature young people, self-grading tests, and include support materials for nine 45-minute classroom sessions.
If you are interested in this program, please contact us for access information: email@westerracu.com
