Kids are back in school, leaves are beginning to change, and the new season brings opportunities for learning, growth and community engagement. This past month we’ve celebrated youth savings and engaged in meaningful community activities.
They say Superior is unsalted and shark-free, but this November, Breakwater FCU is bringing the sharks to the Copper Country for an evening of big ideas, bold pitches, and cash prizes at Breakwater’s Superior Shark Tank Challenge!
Middle and high school students are invited to show off their creativity, problem-solving, and business smarts in our first-ever Shark Tank-style competition.
The security of your accounts is our highest priority. We want to warn you about phone scams targeting people nationwide, where fraudsters impersonate employees of financial institutions. Keep your accounts secure: Read about the latest scams and learn how to avoid them!
September is Youth Savings Month at Breakwater! As students head back to school, we think it’s a great time to encourage youth of all ages to build smart spending habits. That’s why we are holding a special Youth Savings Month giveaway!
Phew… Summer has been packed with wonderful community events, and it’s been a pleasure to be part of them. As the season shifts, we’re looking forward to the new school year and starting to plan for fall. We’re eager to support financial literacy in local schools and find new ways to empower students with the money skills they need for a healthy future. Read along to hear more about where we’ve been, and what we’re working on this fall.
From first-day crayons to dorm-room fans, a smart budget is one of the best school supplies you can have! Here are some practical tips for all age groups to help you prepare for the upcoming year. Here are some Back-to-School Budgeting tools to help you prepare for the new school year.
