Kids Only Welcome In ThisClub

January 05, 2006, 1:00 a.m. EST 1 Min Read

PHOENIX - (01/05/06) -- Desert Schools is reintroducing thepiggy bank to kids. The $2.5 billion credit union has created a newKids Club to encourage savings and teach financial responsibilityto its youngest members. Kids 12 and under will be eligible to joinand will receive a goodie bag, with an activity packet and asavings register that holds a personal ID card. Members will beeligible for discounts with various partners, including the ArizonaCardinals professional football team, Arizona Sting soccer team,and Arizona State University.

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