Your Next Chapter Starts With Smart Money Habits

Your first real paycheck. Paying your own bills. Saving for a car. Planning a trip. Moving out. Starting college or beginning your career.

As you take on more independence, the way you manage your money starts to matter more.

You don’t need to have your entire financial future figured out. But having the right place to manage your money—and building a few good habits now—can make handling what comes next a little easier.

Make Your Money Work for Your Life

When you start earning your own money, it can be tempting to focus on what you can spend. But managing money is also about knowing what you have, what needs to be paid and what you want to save for.

That could mean setting aside part of every paycheck, checking your balance before going out with friends or saving toward something that matters to you.

The amounts may be different for everyone. What matters is getting into the habit of paying attention to where your money is going.

Checking That Keeps Up With You

LevelUp Checking is designed for eligible members ages 13–24 who are ready to take more control of their everyday money.

With a debit card and waived ATM fees, you have a convenient way to access and use your money.* You can also earn $25 when opening your account, and using your debit card five or more times per month automatically enters you into a quarterly $100 giveaway.*

It’s an account that gives you the tools to manage your money while you build the habits that can help you beyond your first job, college years and other early milestones.

Don’t Forget About Saving

Even when money feels tight, saving something can be better than waiting until you feel like you have “enough” to start.

Boost Savings gives eligible members ages 0–24 a place to set money aside.* Maybe you’re building an emergency cushion, saving for your next semester, putting money toward a car or simply trying to keep some of your paycheck out of your checking account.

You don’t have to start with hundreds of dollars. Consistently setting aside what you can is what helps turn saving into a habit.

You’re Just Getting Started

There will always be another financial decision ahead of you. Some will be small. Others could have a much bigger impact on your future.

You don’t need to know everything about money today. Start by knowing what you have, being intentional about what you spend and making room to save for what comes next.

Your money should help you move toward the life you want to build.

Ready to get started?

Explore LevelUp Checking and Boost Savings from Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.

*Boost Savings is available to members ages 0–24. Report cards must be submitted in branch within 60 days of being issued to qualify for rewards. Report Card Rewards are limited to a maximum of $20 per calendar year. LevelUp Checking is available to members ages 13–24. Accountholders who use their debit card five or more times per month will automatically be entered into a $100 giveaway. Certain restrictions apply. Offers subject to change. Insured by NCUA.