Financial Literacy Resources

Biz Kid$ TV Show

Hawaii Credit Union League, on behalf of Hawaii’s 85 credit unions, donated $11,898.92 to underwrite Biz Kid$ programming on PBS Hawaii. Biz Kid$ is the award-winning television series broadcast on PBS affiliate stations nationwide that teaches children how to make and manage money.

Biz Kid$ debuted on Saturday, March 5th at 12 noon, on PBS Hawaii. There are 26 episodes that will air every week; after 26 weeks, PBS Hawaii will re-telecast each episode for another 26 weeks, for a total of 52 weeks. As headlines of financial problems continue to dominate the news, the financial literacy of our youth—our future economic leaders—is more critical than ever. Biz Kid$ is an entertaining, fast-paced series that teaches kids how to use credit wisely and how to be their own financial managers. Produced in High Definition (HD) by the creators of the Emmy Award-winning series Bill Nye the Science Guy, Biz Kid$ illustrates the importance of saving, budgeting, investing, and giving back to the community.  Click here to see show schedule.

• Consumer financial education resources from the National Credit Union Administration.
• ProtectYourID.org provides useful information on identity theft prevention.
• MyMoney.gov is dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.
• The Women’s Institute for Financial Education is dedicated to women in their quest for financial independence.
• Materials and tools that can increase your understanding of the Federal Reserve, economics, and financial education.
• FDIC MoneySmart is a comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help individuals outside the financial mainstream develop financial skills and positive banking relationships.
• Making Homes Affordable is an official program of the Departments of the Treasury & Urban Development
  The National Financial Education Network Database for State and Local Governments Web site serves as a database for a variety of programs and services offered to help individuals better manage their personal finances.
• Children and Money offers money tips and resources for young Americans.
• A Teen's Guide to Economics and Saving Money
• Smart About Money is a practical articles, worksheets, tips and valuable resources from across the Web to help you understand and manage your money.
• The JumpStart Clearinghouse provides links to a wide variety of educational resource materials.
• Center for Credit Card Student Education (ABCs of Credit Card Finance).
• Financial Connections Library offers consumer finance related articles from the University of Hawaii CTAHR Office of Communications that are downloadable and free.
• The Hawaii HomeOwnership Center provides education, information, and support to create successful first-time homeowners in Hawaii.
• Consumer Credit Counseling of Hawaii is a non-profit community service agency here to help you reach your financial goals.
• The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), directed by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is committed to helping national, state, and local partners in the field be fully prepared to ensure that older Americans will live with dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Teen Anaylst offers resources to help young investors gain knowledge and insight into the world of investing.