The U.P. State Credit Union has launched a Youth Financial Literacy Movement. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Guzzetta (head member service representative), Theresa Heidt (member service representative), and Kenadie Nelson (marketing director of the Escanaba branch).

ESCANABA — The U.P. State Credit Union is inviting kids of all ages to participate in their Financial Literacy Bingo Challenge for April, which is Youth Financial Literacy Month.

The credit union has developed a Youth Financial Literacy Bingo challenge for elementary through high school students that introduces age-appropriate financial concepts and real-world learning. Each child who completes at least one bingo and returns their card by the end of April is entered in the grand prize drawing for their age group.

“This year, we wanted to create a challenge that would encourage the natural curiosity that all kids have. This bingo card is intended to spark financial questions at the dinner table or on the car ride to school,” said UPSCU Marketing Director, Kenadie Nelson.

Those wishing to participate can stop into any branch (Escanaba, Norway, St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie, Kincheloe and Cedarville) to pick up their bingo card and start exploring topics like saving, spending wisely, setting goals and understanding how money works.

Financial habits begin forming at a young age. Programs like this help kids develop the skills they need to make informed decisions as they grow.

The U.P. State Credit Union is a member-owned credit union serving Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

For more information, contact Marketing Director, Kenadie Nelson at 906-786-1146 ext. 1103 or knelson@upscu.com