Free Financial Education For You & Your Teen
LOC's Parent Academy features three financial education opportunities for both you and your teen(s). These sessions include details surrounding a teen’s access and the benefits of a checking and savings account, the dos and don’ts of debit cards, taking a deeper dive into first-time loans as well as credit building and financial accountability for teens. Our Parent Academy strives to ensure you and your teen are ready for all things financial. With sessions available in both Farmington and Howell, you'll have the opportunity to join us for the content that fits your situation the most. These sessions are completely free and we encourage you to engage with your teen both before and after to help ensure they have a solid foundation for their financial future. Read more about each session to see which ones might be right for you and your teen. Pre-registration is required.
Financial Foundations for Teens
Discover what accounts teens are eligible for and how much access they have to their finances with or without you!
Ideal for parents of teens who currently do not have a checking, savings or debit card.
- Benefits of opening checking and savings accounts.
- Using debit cards.
- Understanding what financial responsibility your teen is ready for
- Providing financial responsibility safely
- Teen accessibility to finances including restrictions and permissions
- Helping your teen prevent identity theft and fraud
Tuesday, October 4
5:15PM-6:15PM | LOC Howell
Tuesday, October 18
9:30 AM-10:30AM | LOC Farmington
Tuesday, October 18
5:15 PM-6:15PM | LOC Farmington
Financial Tools & Services for Teens
Available to parents and teens who want to understand what becomes available to their teen and how it impacts their financial future and independence.
Ideal for parents of teens who want to offer their teens the option to manage their income and build credit early.
- Setting up direct deposit for your teen's first job
- Making mobile deposits
- Car buying options with or for your teen
- Credit building opportunities for your teen
Wednesday, November 9
5:15PM-6:15PM | LOC Howell
Tuesday, November 15
9:30AM-10:30AM | LOC Farmington
Tuesday, November 15
5:15PM-6:15PM | LOC Farmington
Financial Accountability & Independence for Young Adults
Navigating the transition from being a young teen to young adult and what that means for a parent and teen's financial future!
- How financial accounts change when teens turn 18.
- Available features and options for banking as a young adult with or without a parent.
- Establishing credit and avoiding debt.
- Credit with or without a parent/guardian
- Credit Options
- Protecting you and your young adult from fraud and financial trouble.
Wednesday, December 7
5:15PM-6:15PM | LOC Howell
Tuesday, December 13
9:30AM-10:30AM | LOC Farmington
Tuesday, December 13
5:15PM-6:15PM | LOC Farmington
