REDLANDS, Calif.–Alta Vista Credit Union has launched an interactive, online financial education initiative through a new partnership with EVERFI. The Alta Vista Financial Wellness Center is available as a complimentary resource to help members of Alta Vista Credit Union and the surrounding communities learn how to better manage their finances and plan for the future, the credit union said.
“Alta Vista Credit Union is committed to promoting financial literacy in the communities that we serve. We’re here to help our members understand how to save, earn, borrow, invest and protect their money wisely. As we look out for our members’ best interest, we also want to help them develop short and long- term financial habits and skills that lead to greater financial well-being,” said RaAnn Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer at Alta Vista Credit Union.
According to Wharton, 70% of Americans could not correctly answer three basic financial literacy questions, and Alta Vista Credit Union said it is committed to empowering families/individuals/their community members with the skills they need to change this trend and thrive financially.
Alta Vista Financial Wellness Center offers an assortment of adult financial education learning topics, with subjects including building emergency savings, mortgage education and retirement planning. Each learning topic is 3-10 minutes in length and is designed to encourage participants to build financial confidence via a series of interactive activities. The mobile and tablet-friendly program is available in English and Spanish.