About the Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program

MHV believes that teaching the concepts of wise money management & saving at an early age yields financially responsible adults. We offer financial education, activities and special events geared towards young children to teach the money management concepts of...

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Cub Account Features

A Savings Account for Children 10 & Under

$10 Match

MHV will match your initial deposit up to $10.*

Welcome Bag

You'll receive a special goodie bag to welcome you & to educate you on saving.

Welcome Bag Includes:

  • The Berenstain Bears 'Visit the Credit Union' book

  • Special Cub Account Membership Card

  • The Berenstain Bears Bookmark

  • The Berenstain Bears  Coloring Sheets with Crayons

  • The Berenstain Bears Sticker

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Welcome bag items include bookmark, book, sticker and coloring sheets

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Bring the Berenstain Bears to Your Classroom!

The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program is a no-cost program developed in response to studies documenting the advantages of teaching fiscal responsibility to children as young as 5-years-old. Our lessons comply with national standards for Financial Literacy and are most suitable for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students and include: 

Reading

We will read & discuss with students The Berenstain Bears 'Visit the Credit Union'. The students will learn about saving.

Activity

Our activity enhances students' knowledge of spending, saving, earning, and sharing by providing different scenarios.

Meet 'n' Greet

Brother & Sister Bear will make an appearance to say 'hi' to the students.

Special Gifts

Each student receives a gift and more information on The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program at MHV.

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MHV always answer all my questions, and I never have any difficulties with anything. I love all the people there - always pleasant!!

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*Membership in good standing required. To receive $10 bonus, member must open and maintain a new cub account or bonus will be forfeited. Bonus forfeited if member had a previous young savers account within the past 2 years. One bonus per member. Bonus will be deposited in primary share and is subject to IRS reporting. Offer subject to terminate at any time.

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