When was the last time you had a conversation with your child about money? If you’re like many parents, these discussions might not happen as often as you’d like. At Chief Financial Credit Union, we believe that building strong financial foundations starts early—and it should be fun!
That’s why we’re so excited to introduce our Stellar Savings: Galactic Money Quest program, a space-themed financial adventure designed to make learning about money engaging and accessible for children. This program aligns perfectly with our mission to inspire, empower, and enrich communities—starting with our youngest members.
Why Financial Education Matters Now
In today’s world, teaching kids about money isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Research shows that financial habits form as early as age seven, making childhood the perfect time to introduce these important concepts.
At Chief Financial Credit Union, we believe in values-based banking. Part of living these values means ensuring everyone in our community has the opportunity to achieve financial well-being—and that journey begins in childhood.
But how do you explain savings accounts, investments, and retirement planning to a child? The answer: turn it into an exciting space adventure they can’t wait to experience!
Blast Off Into Financial Learning Together!
Your child’s space adventure through our Stellar Savings: Galactic Money Quest takes them on an exciting journey through a solar system of financial knowledge. Each planet introduces a key concept in a way that’s fun and memorable:
- Saveara: The friendly planet where savings accounts keep money safe and growing
- Vaultara: The shiny planet that rewards patience through certificates of deposit (CDs)
- Stock World: The green planet where investments grow like plants in a well-tended garden
- Collectiva: The balanced planet showing how mutual funds bring people together
- Bondara: The steady red planet teaching the reliability of government bonds
- Crypton: The unpredictable icy planet exploring the ups and downs of cryptocurrency
- Eduvia: The bright blue planet planning for future education with 529 plans
- Futura: The golden planet preparing for happy retirements with 401(k)s and IRAs
- Nestara: The sun at the center, showing how diversification brings everything together
Each planet features hands-on activities that make learning stick! Your child will love flipping coins to see how markets change, imagining their future with a 30-year bond, and answering fun questions about each financial concept. These interactive challenges transform big money ideas into experiences they can touch, see, and understand!
How Parents Can Join the Mission
Your role as a “Mission Control” guide is key to your child’s financial education journey. Our Parent’s Guide offers everything you need to navigate these conversations, including:
- Simple explanations for complex financial topics
- Conversation starters tailored to each concept
- Fun activities to reinforce learning at home
- Next steps to move from learning to real-world application
Ready for Launch? Take These 3 Steps Today
The financial lessons we teach our children today will shape their relationship with money for life. By making these lessons accessible, engaging, and fun, we’re helping create a generation of confident, financially savvy individuals who approach money with resilience, spirit, unity, and creativity—values we cherish at Chief Financial Credit Union.
Here’s how to begin this exciting journey:
- Visit any Chief Financial Credit Union branch to pick up your child’s own Stellar Savings: Galactic Money Quest map and activity book or click here to download it.
- Download our Parent’s Guide for conversation starters and additional activities
- Open a Kids Club savings account to help your child start their own journey on Planet Saveara!
Want to preview the adventure? Download the digital version of our Galactic Money Quest materials.
Remember—in the journey toward financial well-being for everyone, the most important step is the first one. Let’s take that step together and watch your little astronauts soar!