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Start by building an emergency fund with 3-6 months’ worth of expenses in a savings account. Once established, consider investing 10-20% of your income for long-term goals like retirement. The key is consistency - even small, regular contributions add up over time.
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Sunmark Credit Union has partnered with the Tri-City ValleyCats to celebrate Youth Savings Month

4/10/25

Throughout the month of April, any new Sunmark Youth Savings Account opened by a child aged 12 and under will receive a ‘Cats Crew Kids Club Membership, featuring:

  • Two free grandstand ticket vouchers good for any game in the 2025 season (pending availability)
  • 'Cats Crew gift bag with exclusive swag
  • Membership lanyard that grants access to exclusive 'Cats Crew events, including one early entry day at Joe Bruno Stadium to watch batting practice on the field, two opportunities to watch fireworks from inside the ValleyCats dugout, one opportunity to participate in an on-field promotion, and an Express Lane to running the bases every Sunday
  • Entry to win autographed prizes at every home game
  • 10% discount in the team store
  • Birthday card
  • Coupons and prizes from ValleyCats sponsors

Children/students ages 13-25 who open a Youth Savings Account during the month of April will be eligible to receive two tickets to one ValleyCats game for the 2025 season.

Additionally, all new Youth Savings Account memberships opened in April will also be entered into a drawing for one winner to throw the first pitch at a ValleyCats game (date to be determined).

"At Sunmark Credit Union, we are committed to helping young people build a strong financial foundation. Youth Savings Month is an opportunity to empower young people with the tools and knowledge they need to build healthy financial habits early on,” said Jerilee Beaudoin, President & CEO for Sunmark Credit Union.

Sunmark celebrates Youth Savings Month annually in April to bring awareness to fostering healthy financial habits and awareness among children. Dedicated to the financial well-being of members of all ages, Sunmark has developed products and services designed to encourage good money management and savings skills. Sunmark Youth Savings accounts are available for students and children under the age of 25 and may be opened with as little as $1.00.

Youth Savings Accounts can be opened by visiting any Sunmark location or online at Sunmark.org. To learn more about Sunmark’s Youth Savings Month promotion, including official rules, visit https://www.sunmark.org/youthsavingsmonth. 

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