CAMP HILL, Pa.--Cross State Credit Union CFO Brad Simpson joined Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor and other partners at the West Shore YMCA in Camp Hill to launch a new statewide financial literacy contest for students in grades K–12 as part of Financial Planning Month.
The contest is part of the Auditor General’s ongoing financial literacy initiative furthering his commitment to ensuring all Pennsylvanians have access to the tools needed to ‘Be Money $mart’.
“Credit unions believe financial confidence starts early," said Simpson. "The Be Money Smart activity book gives Pennsylvania students and their families a fun, hands-on way to learn about saving, budgeting, and planning for the future. CrossState is proud to partner with Auditor General DeFoor on this effort, and we know our credit unions across Pennsylvania will help share these resources and encourage healthy money habits that last a lifetime.”
CrossState and the AG have partnered on several recent efforts in their shared mission of advancing financial education, protecting consumers, and expanding economic access in underserved communities.
“We must continue to raise awareness about the need for financial literacy education in Pennsylvania so that all our kids—from kindergarteners to high school seniors—can Be Money Smart!” said DeFoor.