This year—2025—marks the beginning of Generation Beta, the first generation to be entirely born into an AI-powered financial world. But who is Gen Beta?
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Financial literacy: 2024 reflections and 2025 predictions
While the financial industry is flooded with predictions every December and January, I wanted to take a step back and let the first months of 2025 unfold before weighing in.
Interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is at all-time highs
It seems like everyone is talking about Bitcoin these days. Maybe that’s because Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has been hitting record highs.
Functional and financial literacy: How credit unions can lead youth toward success in both
Functional and financial literacy are deeply connected, but their interdependence is often overlooked.
Why credit unions should champion financial literacy in schools
Financial literacy is essential to prepare students for life beyond school.
Will credit unions become an oasis to North America's banking deserts?
In recent years, the phenomenon of banking deserts—areas without access to physical bank branches—has grown significantly in both the United States and Canada.
Meet the next generation of financial advisors: kids and young adults!
Every year, millions of people move to the U.S. and Canada, all chasing the promise of the American or Canadian dream—of social and economic success. But the journey is far from easy.
Protect senior citizens from financial abuse
Senior Citizens Day, celebrated annually on October 1 in Canada and on August 21 in the United States, is a day to honor the contributions of senior citizens to our communities and raise awareness about the unique challenges they face.
Financial wellbeing is a core focus at Desert Financial
On the latest episode of It’s a Money Thing Backstage, we talk to Lisa Coram from Desert Financial. Lisa spends her time connecting and teaching valuable financial lessons to students and community members.
Financial literacy for disabled people: beyond the games
Did you catch the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games? This year’s event drew unprecedented global attention, with increased exposure and investment driving viewership to new heights.