So you’ve made a few dollars and now you’re dying to spend it.
BUT WAIT!

Before you run to the store and buy something, you should know why people save money.

Saving money is more than sticking it under your mattress or in an old smelly sock.

Saving money is like a game that pays you back.

Let’s say you want to get a new bike. The first thing you need to do is figure out how much money you need so you can buy the new bike. Then, crack open your piggy bank and count how much you have.

Now, with your parents help, you need to open a FATCAT savings account at Sydenham Credit Union. A savings account will make it easy to keep track of your money so it doesn’t get lost. PLUS Sydenham pays you to save your money with them (they call it interest)!

Then all you have to do is add money into your account every time you earn some. Pretty soon you’ll have enough to buy that new bike.

The best part of the savings game is watching how your money grows, oh and buying the things you want when you’ve saved enough.