Cumberland Times-News

February 4, 2010

SECU launches financial education program


LINTHICUM — SECU has formed an education and literacy partnership with a nationally known group of consumer advocates to deliver a high-quality, free financial education and literacy program to consumers.

FoolProof offers direct, real-life advice from consumer advocates and comprises four separate components: one for young adults; one for teens, their parents and grandparents; one for continuing education for teens and young adults; and one for people of all ages. All of the components are free, interactive and provided online so they are available 24/7.

This partnership allows SECU to provide a targeted FoolProof program to high schools at no cost to the schools. The important information shared with teens and young adults is critical to their success as they become financially responsible and independent.

For more information, or to get started yourself, go to secumd.org and click on FoolProof.