AA Credit Union

At American Airlines Federal Credit Union, we take pride in partnering with companies who share a passionate vision for providing access to financial education tools and resources to our next generations of members. When I found information on FamilyMint™, the first thing I reviewed was their customer testimonials page. I was impressed with how many parents had taken the time to give positive praise and feedback on just how much FamilyMint’s virtual budgeting and savings tool had inspired changes in their children’s spending and savings habits, as well as how much easier it was to spark family conversations about money. We are still in the process of rolling this out to our members, but Jeff and Bob have been wonderful to work with. Their response times are immediate, and they both act as true business partners in providing the best possible experience for our members. In today’s struggling economy, our next generation of member-owners need all the financial education they can receive, and in an online format that directly makes sense to them. FamilyMint™ fits perfectly with what we were looking for.

Amy Dymond, Marketing Analyst Youth Programs

Genisys CU

This program is a great way to discuss finances with the entire family. It educates consumers of all ages about proper money management and sets the foundation of saving that members will benefit from for the rest of their lives. - Jackie Buchanan, CEO

Genisys Credit Union partnered with FamilyMint because it served two huge marketplace needs: personal financial education and a PFM program for kids. I’m a firm believer you can’t have one without the other. - Lon Bone, VP Public Relations

Maendel Wealth Management

I have a secret weapon. Last year a friend introduced me to the free, basic version of a modern-day piggy bank/money education tool that has turned out to be one of those happy surprises in life that is too good not to share. My friend had introduced me the free, basic version of FamilyMint, but it really wasn’t until I learned how to upgrade to the expensive Premium version that we started to see the magic happen.

In six months, my kids transformed from whiney consumers into savvy little savers that get strange envious looks from other parents when they chat with obvious relish about saving, goal setting, doing chores and odd jobs for money, earning interest, and slashing unnecessary purchases in pursuit of glorious goals like legos starwars and battle droids. And get this--they don’t expect Dad to pay for them. There’s no begging anymore. Just planning, earning, saving and appreciating. It’s freaking awesome!

The only mystery here is really why a marketing fan like me took so long to connect the dots and realize that Maendel Wealth should be offering Family Mint as a value-added for our clients who have kids and grandkids in their lives (that’s most of them). At the risk of showing our best cards, we give these away at seminars, school events/raffles, and as incentives to connect with our social media pages. It’s a very soft sell and an immediate value that is appreciated both for the novel idea and the value clients and prospects realize they are receiving once they look up the normal subscription fees shown on the site. Once you really grasp how this works in the real-world, you realize that any family that signs up will be viewing YOUR company’s logo (along with web links and some info) EVERY TIME they log on, which is likely to be several times weekly for each child as well as the parent who’s involvement is needed to “approve” the kids decisions.

This is an incredible value as a goodwill and prospect generator. It is one of the only marketing tools we use that people get excited about sharing with others. We’d love to be the only ones using it.

Jim Maendel, President, Chief Investment Strategist www.maendelwealth.com

Members Choice of Central Texas FCU

Our member’s participation & positive feedback with FamilyMint has been extraordinary. FamilyMint is an interactive tool which teaches sound financial fundamentals to the youth and their parents! It’s easy to see how Members Choice of Central Texas Federal Credit Union is positively helping our members financial lives while promoting our value proposition at the same time. Simply put, FamilyMint has proven to be an outstanding investment in our future.

Mike Penix, Director of Marketing and Business Development

Texas Credit Union Foundation

There are so many unique aspects of the whole program including kids are rewarded in the end with a certificate of completion. This program is focused on an age range that is really an untapped market. I love the use between parents and teachers...continuous learning product...what's being taught at school is backed up at home (and vice verse).

Courtney Moran, Executive Director

Washtenaw Federal Credit Union

We are very pleased with the FamilyMint program. Our introduction to the program came at the perfect time as we were looking for something to fill the financial educational void we see in young children. Being a small credit union we are not able to do as much within the school system or community as we’d like. FamilyMint does not require staff to be out of the office, a large time investment or huge cash outlay and marketing it is very easy. With children being so computer savvy and inquisitive, they are more than willing to sit down with a parent and work on the system. The graphics, charts and colors work to keep the child’s attention focused on the goals.

Greg Gurka, President/CEO

Wealth Management Institute

FamilyMint is about teaching parents to help their kids learn to appreciate money, develop goals, and discover what budgeting is all about. It’s a way to offer education for the next generation without requiring a lot of time. For organizations that are using social media, and want to brand themselves with an attitude toward helping families, this is it!

Regarding the Money Management Certification Program in particular, I put the workbook out on the table in the reception area for one night and couldn't believe the comments. People picked it up, looked at it, and asked out it. I’m amazed how many people are talking about this without me prompting them. One of them, within one minute, asked if I could come into their school and talk it through. This is a great way to create new relationships.

Frank Cherniawski, Certified Financial Planner