Financial Education That Drives Growth

My First Nest Egg gives banks and credit unions a fully branded youth and family financial education program — ready to run, with no core integration and no new work for your team.

Programs start at $500 a month, scaled to your asset size and the scope you want to run.

A branch team member helping two young boys with piggy banks, surrounded by icons for learning, saving, growth, and graduation

We create the experience.
You create the connection.

Building it yourself takes time and people you can't spare.

Four ways to show up

Every program arrives in your brand, ready to hand to your team. Take one, or take all four.

Branch

Branded activities and marketing your team can hand out today

A full library of family resources plus the marketing to go with them, refreshed every month so your branches always have something new on the counter.

  • Full family resource library
  • Monthly printable, two social posts, and a newsletter insert
  • A complete Youth Month experience
  • Branch screen content
  • Summer Business Competition sponsorship

Branch materials aren't licensed for classroom use on their own — that's what Community adds.

See more on the solutions page

A spread of branded Branch materials including an Elf on a Budget worksheet, a Galactic Money Quest poster, a My First Money Talk adventure map, and a Summer CEO flyer

Community

Turn community outreach into something people remember

Workshop kits, classroom curriculum, and live simulations your team can run in a school, at a community event, or in your own branch in about an hour.

  • K–8 teacher resources and a monthly educator email
  • Ten schools reserved exclusively for you
  • K–12 workshop kits
  • IRL: Adulting on a Budget, a live budgeting simulation
  • Shopping & Budgeting and My First Money Talk adventures
  • Crack the Nest Egg, Business Bootcamp, and Investment Basics for teens

Community includes everything in Branch.

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Community outreach materials around a laptop showing the Crack the Nest Egg workshop, with teacher resources and adventure kits fanned behind it
The Isle of Needs vs. Wants workshop slide next to a printed My First Money Talk Adventure Map and its companion worksheet

Family

A digital home for families, in your brand

A branded wellness center and a branded app that live on families' own phones, on their own schedule — so your name is in the house between branch visits.

  • Branded Family Financial Wellness Center landing page
  • Branded app with chore, allowance, and savings tools for ages 3–13, in English and Spanish
  • Money IRL online modules and printable teen booklets
  • Updated regularly with fresh content

See more on the solutions page

Three phones showing the branded app's spend account, savings goals, and daily challenge screens, in front of a laptop showing the family wellness center
The Money IRL teen booklet series fanned around a laptop, covering first account, first paycheck, first credit score, first car, and more

Kids Club

A youth club you can launch without building one

The webpage, the membership cards, the characters, and a year of worksheets — everything a kids club needs, licensed and ready to go live.

  • Branded Kids Club webpage and assets
  • Membership and punch cards
  • Branded financial education worksheets
  • Annual licensing for everything included

Already have a mascot? We build the club around yours instead of ours.

See more on the solutions page

A laptop showing a branded Kids Club homepage with cartoon bird characters, surrounded by club worksheets, mazes, and tracking sheets

We start at three, not thirteen

Most youth banking programs begin with teenagers, by which point families have often already chosen where they bank. Starting earlier gives you years of relationship before that decision gets made.

Ages 3–8

They meet the characters

Chores, allowance, saving, and giving, in an app built for the youngest kids. This is where families meet your brand first — years before anyone opens an account.

Grades K–12

They meet you in the classroom

A K–12 financial education curriculum built alongside educators, plus hands-on workshops your team runs in 50–60 minutes — in schools, at community events, or in your branch.

Grades 7–12

They graduate to IRL

Just-in-time education for the milestones teens are actually approaching: first account, first paycheck, first debit or credit card, first car, first credit score, first investment, first tuition payment.

The Money IRL wordmark on a notebook-paper background

Financial education drives measurable growth

Real numbers from partner institutions running these programs in their own communities.

25–35

Staff hours saved each month

up to80%

Boost in youth accounts

Return on investment

Month one results

A room full of children seated on the floor watching a Wants vs. Needs presentation on a large screen at a partner branch event

What it costs, and what it returns

Programs start at $500 a month. Pricing scales with your asset size and how much of the program you want to run, and institutions under $750M in assets receive a standing discount. We'll put a number in front of you on the demo call.

$4,000

of marketing and expert content delivered every month, built and branded for you.

$4,500

average lifetime value of a banking customer — the thing a childhood relationship is buying you.

2–3 accounts

opened by parents or kids is enough to recoup a full year of the program.

Most partners cover the cost within the first few months. What happens after that is a relationship with a family that can run for decades.

From signature to launch in under 30 days

We do the heavy lifting so your marketing and IT teams don't have to. Expect to spend two or three hours in total: sending brand assets, and approving what comes back.

1

Week 1

Brand asset collection

You send logos and colors once. We take it from there.

2

Week 2

Design and compliance review

Everything custom-built, then reviewed by your compliance team.

3

Weeks 3–4

Program launch

Materials in hand, campaigns live, team trained and ready.

4

Every month after

Support and new content

Fresh materials every month and a real person on your side.

Institutions investing in the next generation

We love partnering with institutions that are invested in education and in empowering the families they serve.

African American Credit Union CoalitionCredit Union Association of New MexicoCrossState Credit Union FoundationDakota Credit Union AssociationMichigan Credit Union FoundationCornerstone FoundationKBAArizona Central Credit UnionArizona Financial Credit UnionBank of EastonBar-Cons Federal Credit UnionBell BankBelco Community Credit UnionChaffey Federal Credit UnionChief Financial Credit UnionCEFCUClass Act Federal Credit UnionCalcom Federal Credit UnionCommunity Healthcare Federal Credit UnionCommunity Plus Federal Credit UnionCommonwealth Credit UnionCooperative Credit UnionDCUDCSFirst City Credit UnionFirst Interstate BankForest Area Federal Credit UnionFox Federal Credit UnionFORUM Credit UnionHeritage South Credit Union African American Credit Union CoalitionCredit Union Association of New MexicoCrossState Credit Union FoundationDakota Credit Union AssociationMichigan Credit Union FoundationCornerstone FoundationKBAArizona Central Credit UnionArizona Financial Credit UnionBank of EastonBar-Cons Federal Credit UnionBell BankBelco Community Credit UnionChaffey Federal Credit UnionChief Financial Credit UnionCEFCUClass Act Federal Credit UnionCalcom Federal Credit UnionCommunity Healthcare Federal Credit UnionCommunity Plus Federal Credit UnionCommonwealth Credit UnionCooperative Credit UnionDCUDCSFirst City Credit UnionFirst Interstate BankForest Area Federal Credit UnionFox Federal Credit UnionFORUM Credit UnionHeritage South Credit Union
ICANParishioners Federal Credit UnionPheple Federal Credit UnionRed Rock Credit UnionReliant Credit UnionLandings Credit UnionLiberty Credit UnionListerhill Credit UnionOneLocalMabuhay Credit UnionMattel Federal Credit UnionModesto's First Federal Credit UnionMid American Credit UnionNikkei Credit UnionNorthern Alabama Educators Credit UnionNCCYOU Credit UnionNotre Dame Federal Credit UnionNesendaTorrance Community Credit UnionSaint Thomas Credit UnionSentry Credit UnionSouthwest Louisiana Credit UnionSummit Federal Credit UnionSYKON CapitalTimberland Federal Credit UnionTFO Life AcademyTruService Federal Credit UnionVantage West Credit UnionY-12 Credit Union ICANParishioners Federal Credit UnionPheple Federal Credit UnionRed Rock Credit UnionReliant Credit UnionLandings Credit UnionLiberty Credit UnionListerhill Credit UnionOneLocalMabuhay Credit UnionMattel Federal Credit UnionModesto's First Federal Credit UnionMid American Credit UnionNikkei Credit UnionNorthern Alabama Educators Credit UnionNCCYOU Credit UnionNotre Dame Federal Credit UnionNesendaTorrance Community Credit UnionSaint Thomas Credit UnionSentry Credit UnionSouthwest Louisiana Credit UnionSummit Federal Credit UnionSYKON CapitalTimberland Federal Credit UnionTFO Life AcademyTruService Federal Credit UnionVantage West Credit UnionY-12 Credit Union

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Here's what partners are saying

My First Nest Egg helped make Youth Month exciting not only for our young members and families, but for our staff as well. The interactive and ready-to-use materials and pre-determined theme gave our branches the flexibility to have fun with the campaign, build friendly engagement across teams, and create memorable experiences for members throughout the month.

Emily LawrenceMarketing Specialist, Forest Area Federal Credit Union

My First Nest Egg has been an incredible addition to our financial education toolkit. The platform is easily adaptable, making it simple to integrate into our existing curriculum. It's fun and engaging, and the kids genuinely enjoy using it. Best of all, it saves us time and effort since we don't have to reinvent the wheel.

Angela BarlupFinancial Education Program Manager, Belco Community Credit Union

I want to thank you and everyone on the MFNE team again for adding so much value to our youth programming. MFNE goes above and beyond in providing phenomenal resources and information—I can't say enough how much we appreciate everything you all do for both our membership and the community. THANK YOU!

Sam NeumannFinancial Education Specialist, Northern Communities Credit Union

Frequently asked questions

How much does the program cost?

Partnerships start at $500 per month, with pricing scaled to your institution's size, customer or member base, and the scope of programming you want to offer. Institutions under $250M in assets receive a 50% discount, and those between $250M and $750M receive 20%. A community institution sponsoring a single school district has different needs than a regional bank rolling out across a broader market, so we build every proposal around your specific goals. Book a demo and we'll put together a custom quote that fits your budget. Most partners find the program significantly more affordable than building or licensing a comparable solution independently.

How long does it take to launch for our institution?

Our white-label financial literacy programming can be fully customized and launched in under 30 days. Because our system is turnkey, your marketing and operations teams only need to spend about two to three hours in total providing brand assets and reviewing the final setup. We handle all the heavy lifting, deployment, and asset customization.

Does this platform require integration with our core banking system?

No. My First Nest Egg operates as a zero-integration, standalone solution. Because the app uses a virtual gamified tracker instead of moving real funds, it does not connect to your core banking IT infrastructure. This completely eliminates core integration costs, IT bottlenecks, and security friction, allowing you to launch quickly without involving your technology team in a lengthy implementation process.

What age range does My First Nest Egg serve?

My First Nest Egg provides resources for children as young as 3, teens, and even young adults. We believe financial habits, and relationships, begin forming long before a child opens their first account. Most youth banking programs focus primarily on teenagers, which means families may already be looking elsewhere by the time those programs begin. By engaging children as young as three through age-appropriate games and activities and introducing progressively more sophisticated concepts throughout elementary and middle school, your institution has the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families years before traditional youth banking programs typically begin.

The teenage years are equally important. As teens begin making real financial decisions, they need practical, relevant education they can apply immediately. Our interactive teen program provides "just-in-time" financial education through in-person presentations, classroom resources, printable activities, and self-paced online modules — covering their first account, first paycheck, first debit or credit card, first car, first credit score, first investment, and even their first tuition payment.

How does this help us grow youth accounts and household relationships?

My First Nest Egg helps financial institutions grow both within existing households and beyond them. By providing engaging financial education, family-focused resources, community outreach tools, and youth engagement campaigns, institutions create more opportunities to connect with children, teens, and parents throughout the year. These interactions help drive youth account openings, strengthen relationships with current families, generate referrals, and introduce new families to your institution through schools, community events, and local outreach efforts. In our 2026 Youth Financial Literacy Month campaign, participating institutions reported growth in youth accounts, deposits, referrals, branch engagement, and family participation.

Can we customize the platform with our institution's branding?

Absolutely. We offer comprehensive white-label and co-branding capabilities. Your custom assets will feature your institution's logo, brand color palette, and tailored landing pages. We also provide a customized marketing toolkit — including social media graphics and printed community materials — to ensure a seamless brand experience for local families from day one.

Is the platform COPPA compliant?

Yes. Children's data privacy is our highest priority. The My First Nest Egg app is fully COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) compliant. We use a psychology-backed virtual wallet to track chores and allowances, meaning we do not collect sensitive information like Social Security Numbers, bank account numbers, or real financial data. Parents retain full control over their children's profiles at all times.

How does My First Nest Egg align with NCUA and FDIC guidelines?

My First Nest Egg is a co-branded financial education platform, not a financial product — which means it sits cleanly outside the regulatory perimeters that apply to deposit accounts, lending, or investment products. NCUA-regulated credit unions can offer the program as a member benefit without additional compliance review, and the same logic applies to FDIC-insured banks. The platform doesn't touch core banking systems, doesn't hold or move funds, and doesn't collect data that triggers BSA/AML reporting requirements. Your compliance team gets a clean answer: it's education software with co-branding rights, not a fintech integration.

Does the program qualify for CRA credit?

Yes. For FDIC-supervised banks, sponsoring youth financial education in local schools and communities can support Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) objectives. My First Nest Egg helps institutions expand their financial education footprint through classroom resources, school partnerships, family engagement programs, and community outreach initiatives that create meaningful opportunities to serve children, teens, educators, and families. Credit unions often use the program to support community engagement, financial wellness, and member impact initiatives.

What reporting and engagement data do we receive?

Throughout the year, partners receive periodic updates highlighting program participation, engagement activities, outreach efforts, and other relevant milestones. In addition, we work with each partner to develop an annual Community Impact Report that reflects how My First Nest Egg was used within their organization and community. These reports help partners communicate program impact to leadership, boards, staff, and other stakeholders while celebrating the families, educators, and communities they serve.

Can our institution sponsor local schools or school districts?

Yes. My First Nest Egg includes a K–12 Financial Education Classroom Curriculum developed alongside educators, and partners can sponsor individual classrooms, entire schools, or full school districts. The Community package reserves ten schools exclusively for you, with additional schools available. Teachers receive ready-to-use, gamified lesson plans at no cost to them, and your institution receives co-branded recognition in every classroom where the program runs. It's one of the most cost-effective ways to build community goodwill, generate local press, and put your brand in front of families years before they make their first real banking decision.

Do you provide new content throughout the year?

Yes. One of the things that makes My First Nest Egg different is that we don't simply provide a set of materials and walk away. Partners receive fresh, ready-to-use content every month, including seasonal campaigns, classroom resources, family activities, branch engagement materials, social media content, newsletters, printables, videos, and more. This steady stream of new resources keeps financial education relevant, makes outreach easier for your team, and gives families new reasons to engage with your institution throughout the year.

What kind of support do partners receive?

We view ourselves as a partner, not just a platform. Throughout the year, our team works closely with partners to help them grow, engage families, and expand their youth programming. We host regular partner meetups where institutions share ideas, learn from one another, and discuss what's working in their communities.

Need a resource for a community event, school partnership, youth program, or special initiative? Just ask. Whether it's creating resources for a children's museum event, developing curriculum for a church-sponsored program, or supporting a unique local outreach effort, we're committed to helping partners succeed. When it comes to youth and family engagement, we're more than a content provider — we're an extension of your team.

Let us show you how it works for you

Pick a time on Nicolle's calendar for a thirty-minute conversation about your institution, your goals, and whether a partnership makes sense.

  • A walkthrough, not a sales pitch
  • A quote built around your asset size and scope
  • Talk to a partner already running it

Not quite ready for a demo?

Tell us a bit about your institution and what you're looking for. We'll follow up with what you need, no meeting required.

Do you believe financial education can drive growth?