JOIN LOCATIONS CAREERS CONTACT ESPAÑOL SEARCH ONLINE BANKING Open Mobile Menu My Child’s Future SETTING MONEY ASIDE HELPS SET THEM UP FOR SUCCESS Having a child means having hopes, dreams…and expenses. You want to give your child the best life possible, but sometimes it can be hard to save for tomorrow when you have so much happening today. To set your child up for success, it’s important to save for their future and also teach them good money habits from an early age. 3 Strategies for Saving One penny at a time. It might not seem like much, but saving spare change and depositing it to your child’s account can add up. Bonus: have them help you count it! Commit to the long term. Investing in a certificate helps you earn more and protects your money from being used for other things. Explore your options. Talk to a financial adviser to learn about education savings programs and strategies. Start Early When you have a baby, you suddenly have a lot more expenses – some of which you might not be prepared for. That means you might not have room in your budget to save a lot. The good news is that you don’t need a lot to get started! Putting just $5 a week into a savings account for your child can add up over time. The key is to make it automatic by setting up a payroll deduction or automatic transfer. Play Follow the Leader Children learn by watching their parents. Have you thought about your financial style and what you might be teaching your child without even realizing it? Take the time to understand your financial strengths and weakness, then think about how you can pass on good habits to your kids (or better habits, if your own aren’t great). Talk to your children about saving money and make saving a priority in your own life. So they can save, just like you. Set them up for savings success with a Dupaco Share Savings account. Get started by logging in to your Shine account today! (Hint: You can open as many accounts as you’d like!) Get started Compare rates Calculators Savings Interest Estimate how much money you’ll have in your savings account in the future. Save toward a goal Determine what you’ll need to save each month to reach your next big purchase. Savings Budget Find out how much you can put away based on your monthly income and spending. Certificate/CD Calculator See what a term-share certificate/CD investment could be worth. Videos You May Also Want to Consider Kids Accounts We make it fun to learn smart money habits Learn More Certificates Guaranteed earnings when you save for a set period of time Learn More Dupaco Financial Services Get friendly, personal advice from the experts Learn More Wealth Management Sound guidance. Tailored. Learn More Parenting We’ve got tips to help you every step of the way Learn More Routing Number: 273974581 800-373-7600 P.O. Box 179 Dubuque, IA 52004-0179 Dupaco Community Credit Union © 2021 facebook twitter youtube instagram pinterest linkedin Privacy Policy | All Disclosures | Do Not Sell My Personal Information