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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Webinar Spotlight<\/h3>\n \n This month, we’re spotlighting a previous webinar by our financial education partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n“Making the Most of Your Tax Refund”<\/strong> presented by GreenPath Partner Experience Managers, Jim Beaver and Amber Miller, was originally recorded on March 19, 2025.<\/p>\nDuring this webinar recording, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The role behavioral economics plays in how you handle your tax refund<\/li>\n
- How to prioritize your refund dollars to strengthen your financial foundation<\/li>\n
- Strategies for prioritizing refund usage based on your financial future and any goals you hope to accomplish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n <\/div>\n \n Watch Now<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Activity Spotlight<\/h3>\n \n This month, we’re spotlighting an activity by the Michigan Credit Union Foundation<\/strong>, the Stellar Savings Galactic Money Quest!<\/p>\nWelcome aboard the starship Prospera! The Great Cosmic Nest Egg is depleted and the galaxy\u2019s economy is at risk \u2013 Captain Luna needs your help! Travel through the Stellar Savings Solar System, learn how to save, invest, and grow money, all with the help of your trusty Mission Control team (parents, that\u2019s you!)<\/em>.<\/p>\nDuring this activity, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Savings tactics to last a lifetime<\/li>\n
- Investment basics that are out of this world<\/li>\n
- Strategies on growing your funds and prioritizing “needs” over “wants”<\/li>\n
- …and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Stellar Savings Galaxy Map & Activity (Activity)<\/a>
\nMission Control Details (Parent Guide)<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nResources for Adults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nBoosting and Repairing Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe 5 Factors That Affect Your Credit Score
(And Simple Ways to Boost Them!)
<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Download<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGreenpath Financial Wellness Learning Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nExplore Greenpath’s LearningLab+ for all things financial, from Mortgage
Financing 101 to Understanding Student Loans and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Explore Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n3 Tried and True Facts<\/strong>
About Personal Finances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n4 Reasons to Start Saving Today
(Plus Tips for Getting Started!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nCreate Your Own Budget<\/strong>
Step-by-Step Worksheet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Download<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nProtect Yourself from
Fraud and Identity Theft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Benefits From a
Debt Management Program? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGet Ahead of Your Debt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nResources for Families and Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Literacy for Kids Article<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMoney Sorting Mat<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nSaving for a Goal<\/strong> Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nRock Star: Money Smart Coloring Sheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Michigan Credit Union Foundation: Steller Savings Interactive Game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWelcome aboard the starship Prospera! The Great Cosmic Nest Egg is depleted and the galaxy’s economy is at risk – Captain Luna needs your help!
Travel through the Stellar Savings Solar System, learn how to save, invest, and grow money, all with the help of your trusty Mission Control team (parents, that’s you!<\/em>)
Stellar Savings Galaxy Map & Activity (Activity)<\/a>
Mission Control Details (Parent Guide)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fun for the Whole Family<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn the value of money with
National Credit Union Administration’s
“World of Cents” Game<\/strong>
Ages 5+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Play Now!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nGo on a virtual financial road trip with
National Credit Union Administration’s
“Hit the Road” Game<\/strong>
Ages 10+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hit the Road!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPlay educational games, do activities, and learn about
the life-cycle of money with The U.S. Mint’s <\/strong>
Coin Classroom<\/strong>
All Ages<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get Learning!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nResources for All Ages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n The Financial Huddle<\/h3>\n \n For even more financial literacy resources, check out Zeal’s educational ambassador partnership with Legendary wide receiver and All-Pro, Herman Moore: The Financial Huddle<\/strong>.<\/p>\nJoin us for any\u00a0\u2013 or all \u2013<\/em>\u00a0of the online and in-person events, and learn how to tackle everything life has to offer with poise, purpose, and passion.<\/p>\nKeep an eye out for upcoming webinars, podcasts, live events, and more!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n
This month, we’re spotlighting a previous webinar by our financial education partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n “Making the Most of Your Tax Refund”<\/strong> presented by GreenPath Partner Experience Managers, Jim Beaver and Amber Miller, was originally recorded on March 19, 2025.<\/p>\n During this webinar recording, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n This month, we’re spotlighting an activity by the Michigan Credit Union Foundation<\/strong>, the Stellar Savings Galactic Money Quest!<\/p>\n Welcome aboard the starship Prospera! The Great Cosmic Nest Egg is depleted and the galaxy\u2019s economy is at risk \u2013 Captain Luna needs your help! Travel through the Stellar Savings Solar System, learn how to save, invest, and grow money, all with the help of your trusty Mission Control team (parents, that\u2019s you!)<\/em>.<\/p>\n During this activity, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n Stellar Savings Galaxy Map & Activity (Activity)<\/a> Boosting and Repairing Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The 5 Factors That Affect Your Credit Score Greenpath Financial Wellness Learning Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore Greenpath’s LearningLab+ for all things financial, from Mortgage 3 Tried and True Facts<\/strong> 4 Reasons to Start Saving Today Create Your Own Budget<\/strong> Protect Yourself from Who Benefits From a Get Ahead of Your Debt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Financial Literacy for Kids Article<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Money Sorting Mat<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Saving for a Goal<\/strong> Worksheet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rock Star: Money Smart Coloring Sheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Michigan Credit Union Foundation: Steller Savings Interactive Game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcome aboard the starship Prospera! The Great Cosmic Nest Egg is depleted and the galaxy’s economy is at risk – Captain Luna needs your help! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn the value of money with Go on a virtual financial road trip with Play educational games, do activities, and learn about <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n For even more financial literacy resources, check out Zeal’s educational ambassador partnership with Legendary wide receiver and All-Pro, Herman Moore: The Financial Huddle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Join us for any\u00a0\u2013 or all \u2013<\/em>\u00a0of the online and in-person events, and learn how to tackle everything life has to offer with poise, purpose, and passion.<\/p>\n Keep an eye out for upcoming webinars, podcasts, live events, and more!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Activity Spotlight<\/h3>\n
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\nMission Control Details (Parent Guide)<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nResources for Adults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
(And Simple Ways to Boost Them!)
<\/p>\n\n\n
Financing 101 to Understanding Student Loans and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n
About Personal Finances<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
(Plus Tips for Getting Started!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Worksheet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Fraud and Identity Theft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
Debt Management Program? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nResources for Families and Children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Travel through the Stellar Savings Solar System, learn how to save, invest, and grow money, all with the help of your trusty Mission Control team (parents, that’s you!<\/em>)
Stellar Savings Galaxy Map & Activity (Activity)<\/a>
Mission Control Details (Parent Guide)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFun for the Whole Family<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
National Credit Union Administration’s
“World of Cents” Game<\/strong>
Ages 5+<\/p>\n\n\n
National Credit Union Administration’s
“Hit the Road” Game<\/strong>
Ages 10+<\/p>\n\n\n
the life-cycle of money with The U.S. Mint’s <\/strong>
Coin Classroom<\/strong>
All Ages<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nResources for All Ages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n The Financial Huddle<\/h3>\n