Melissa Skutley has spent over two decades helping people through credit unions, with most of that time at Redwood Credit Union in Northern California. At 39, she recently earned a spot among the region’s top young professionals. Her journey started in branches across Northern California, giving her
In many states, high school students must now take a class on money management to graduate. This class covers important topics like saving, credit, debt, budgeting, and spotting scams. Ohio is one of these states, and the rule started for students who began ninth grade in 2022. Across the country,
A debate is brewing in Ascension Parish. Officials in Ascension Public Schools want financial literacy in their school curriculum. They want to bring a credit union to East Ascension High school. The idea of financial literacy sounds good. But how far money handling skills will go is uncertain. But
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a staggering wealth gap exists between Black and white households. According to a 2018 report by Prosperity Now, Black families in Dallas had a median household income of $31,000, just 42% of the median income for white families. But what can be done to address this di
