Unleash the power of saving
Youth savings is an important aspect of personal finance that can have a significant impact on financial well-being in the long run. Teaching young people the value of saving and financial planning can help them develop good money habits that can last a lifetime.
Set goals
It's important for young people to have a specific savings goal in mind. Have a strategy and set achievable goals for saving on a weekly or monthly basis.
Make saving a habit
Encourage young people to save a portion of their allowance or earnings regularly, even if it's just a small amount. This habit can help build a solid foundation for saving throughout their lives.
Money management
Understanding how to manage money wisely is a critical skill for long-term financial success. Consider providing resources or opportunities for young people to learn more about budgeting, investing, and other aspects of personal finance.
Opening a Youth Account
Opening a Youth Account is simple and easy to do. You may visit any one of our branch locations and provide the following information:
- Verification (Proof) (One or the other)
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
Verification and Acceptable Identification for:
U.S. Individual
- Information to be verified
- Name
- Residence
- Mailing address verification (if different from Driver's License)
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Name
- Verification (Proof)
- Social Security Card
- Valid Unexpired Driver's License
- Unexpired State Issued ID Card
- Unexpired United States Passport
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
Non U.S. Individual (Resident Alien)
- Information to be verified
- Name
- Residence
- Mailing address verification (if different from Driver's License)
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Name
- Verification (Proof)
- Passport
- Valid VISA
- Unexpired Driver's License
- Other Government Issued Document Showing Residence, Photo and Country of Origin (must be approved by an Assistant Branch Manager or Branch Manager)
- Passport
Elderly and Disabled Persons
- Elderly and disabled persons may not have a Driver's License, but are still required to produce at least two primary forms of identification.
- These forms of proof of identity must be as follows:
- Social Security Card
- Medicare Card
- Medicaid Card
- Social Security Card
- Secondary identity documents must contain the name and address of elderly or disabled persons and may include, but not limited to:
- Utility Bill
- State Tax Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Union Card
- Police Identification