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December 2011 Keesler FCU Offers Money Mammals Kids Club Program: Keesler Federal Credit Union now offers a special savings program to their youngest members. The Money Mammals Club is a youth member program that focuses on the relevant financial literacy issues. The club encourages kids to open credit union accounts that will start them on the right track toward a positive financial future.
November 2011 John Lanza Interview on "The Intentional Parent": Don't miss John Lanza's interview by Greg Matuskiewicz and Dr. Tina Bryson on "The Intentional Parent." John talks about teaching kids financial literacy skills, the importance of setting up an allowance and much, much more in this informative piece.
August 2011 Personal Finance: Websites help kids learn about money: The Money Mammals were featured in Claudia Buck's terrific article, "Personal Finance: Websites help kids learn about money," which ran in the Sacramento Bee. Click to read the full story...
November 2010 Teaching Kids Money Smarts, by John Lanza: Check out John's latest article, "Teaching Kids Money Smarts," on City Magazine's website!
November 2, 2010 WalletPop's best books on personal finance for your kids: AOL's WalletPop has selected the new Money Mammals picture book, "Joe the Monkey Saves For A Goal," as one of the top 10 personal finance books for kids!
September 9, 2010 New Money Mammals Children’s Book Wins 2010 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award in Educational Books Category: John Lanza’s new children’s book, “Joe the Monkey Saves for a Goal,” has won a Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award in the Educational Books category. This award solidifies the strength of the book as an educational tool to teach kids the important life skills of sharing, saving and spending smart. The book was awarded this prestigious honor based on the review of Creative Child Magazine's panel of by moms and early education professionals.
June 3, 2010 "Too young to grasp credit card debt? Try monkeys and pigs": Be sure to read this great article about The Money Mammals and their recent tour of New Hampshire with Service Credit Union!
May 2010 Larchmont Chronicle Reviews Money Mammals Book: Don't miss this fantastic review of John Lanza's new children's book, "Joe the Monkey Saves for a Goal."
May 18, 2010 A Recipe for Youth Financial Literacy: Check out "A Recipe for Youth Financial Literacy," the latest article penned by John Lanza for Wisebread.
May 5, 2010 'Monkey business' at Dondero School: The term "monkey business" is not often associated with financial education, but Joe the Monkey and his furry pals in the Money Mammals Band worked to change that perception Monday at Dondero Elementary School, where they sang their message to kids in grades K-2 to "share, save and spend smart, too." Sponsored by Service Credit Union as part of its Smart Savers community education initiative, The Money Mammals are a registered trademark of Snigglezoo Entertainment, and made their Portsmouth school debut with skits focused on differentiating between needs and wants, and responsible spending.
May 4, 2010 John Lanza appears in California Life HD Kids and Money Video: Check out this recent interview featuring John Lanza, as he discusses teaching kids the value of money and his new book, "Joe Saves for a Goal."
April 2010 Youngsters Tutored on Financial Literacy: The Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants tried to make learning about money fun at St. Cecilia School, with help from the Money Mammals, a program endorsed by Iowa educators as part of the 21st Century Learning Skills and Iowa Core Curriculum (link no longer available).
March 25, 2010 Day Air Wins Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award: Our partner, Day Air Credit Union, was recently honored with a Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award for exemplary efforts in financial education for youth by the Ohio Credit Union League.
February 1, 2010 Three Essential Tips for Raising a Money-Smart Money Mammal, Part I: Check out John Lanza's three tips for raising a money-smart money mammal, as featured in the February issue of Active Kids!
March 1, 2010 Three Essential Tips for Raising a Money-Smart Money Mammal, Part II: Check out three more very important tips for raising a money-smart money mammal, as featured in the March issue of Active Kids!
April 1, 2010 "Think Big. Start Small." as featured in City Magazine: Click the link to read John Lanza's article as featured in City Magazine. Here's a brief excerpt: "Rule Number 38 in Alan Webber's book, “Rules of Thumb,” says, "If you want to think big, start small." I have a big idea - and it requires starting small. If we can teach our kids about the value of money in elementary school - and even start in preschool - we can truly shape a generation and change our society's view of money. Money is a means, not an end. If "The Great Recession" has taught us anything, it's that we need everyone to understand this."
April 1, 2010 Joe the Monkey and his Money Mammals Friends Teach Kids the Importance of Sharing, Saving and Spending Smart in a New Children’s Book: The Money Mammals continue to teach kids essential financial literacy lessons via a new book, “Joe the Monkey Saves for a Goal”
March 9, 2010 Rogue Wins Desjardins and Dora Maxwell Awards: We are so pleased to announce that the First Place Desjardins Award was presented to Rogue Federal Credit Union for its involvement in the development of the Money Mammals "Saving Money is Fun Kids Club" Teacher's Guide.
January 9, 2010 Day Air to jumpstart 2010 continuing to educate youth in the Miami Valley: Day Air Credit Union will conduct a three week series of ‘Share, Save, Spend Smart too’ curriculum from their Money Mammals Saving Money is Fun Kids Club at the Wilmington Pike/Stroop Branch of the Dayton Metro Library.
January 13, 2010 The lesson format using ‘The Money Mammals’ was perfect to keep them entertained while learning.: Financial Horizons Credit Union uses the principles of The Money Mammals to teach kids about financial literacy at its “Money Cents Day Camp.”
December 2009 Rogue Credit Union Wins Desjardins Award!: Rogue Credit Union has earned the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, which is awarded by CUNA to credit union organizations in recognition of leadership in the area of youth financial literacy. The Award was given to Rogue Federal Credit Union in recognition of the partnership between The Money Mammals and the credit union and in part for the work Rogue’s staff did to develop a curriculum based on The Money Mammals product.
November 2009 The Money Mammals Make a Great Gift!: Check out our Family Financial Fitness kit, as featured on MyShoppingConnection.com! (link no longer available)
August 2009 Joe the Monkey Hits the NYIB Show!: Joe the Monkey of The Money Mammals took the Tempe, Arizona NYIB Conference by storm. Check out the event photos! (link no longer available)
July 2009 Joe the Monkey Attends Boston's ACUC Conference: The Money Mammals' Joe the Monkey had a ball in Bean Town at the ACUC Conference. Click to view his photos! (link no longer available)
June 23, 2009 Preschools 4 All Interview with John Lanza - Creator of The Money Mammals: Looking for ways to teach kids money skills that will last a life time? Do not skip on reading my interview with Mr. John Lanza the creator of The Money Mammals.
June 4, 2009 Grandkids Gift Guide Gives The Money Mammals DVD a great review!: The "'sharing,' 'saving,' and 'spending smart' messages are backed up with songs such as, 'Reasons to Save,' and 'Let’s Make the Right Choice,' which are, again, likable tunes that drive the points home in a fun, non-preachy way. The Money Mammals DVD has clear learning objectives and we believe it achieves them. But we’re guessing your grandkids won’t even realize they’re supposed to be learning!"
June 4, 2009 The Money Mammals’ Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club Helps Kids Save, Share and Spend Smart: The Money Mammals Kids Club Partners with NH’s Service, Ohio’s Day Air, and Maryland’s Point Breeze Credit Unions (link no longer available)
March 29, 2009 The Money Mammals Celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week With Complimentary Resources: Joe the Monkey and Friends Offer a Special Promotion for all Credit Unions to Enjoy, Just in time to Celebrate April’s National Credit Union Youth Week
March 18, 2009 Wall Street Journal Reviews Money Mammals DVD: WSJ reviews Money Mammals DVD along with other "Toys That Teach Saving Savvy"
February 5, 2009 In A Tough Economy, The Money Mammals Teach Kids How To Spend Smart: Los Angeles-based Couple Creates an Entertaining Product that Teaches Kids How to Share, Save and Spend Smart.
December 24, 2008 Rogue Wins on Philosophy in Action: Rogue Federal Credit Union has earned accolades for the Money Mammals Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club. The program has helped the credit union garner a Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action for its efforts to include credit union philosophy in its daily operations and member service.
November 25, 2008 Oregon’s Rogue Federal Credit Union, The First Money Mammals Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club Partner, Wins Award: Oregon’s Rogue Federal Credit Union, The First Money Mammals Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club Partner, Wins Award
October 17, 2008 The Money Mammals’ Saving Money Is Fun! Kids Club Partners with United Teletech Financial: United Teletech Financial in New Jersey joins the Money Mammals to educate tomorrow’s consumers and investors about financial literacy.
November 2008 Wondertime "Tools My Kids Love": Catherine Newman, writer for Wondertime Magazine, listed the Money Mammals as one of the three "Tool My Kids Love" in her article, "Easy Money."
July 11, 2008 The Money Mammals’ “Saving Money Is Fun!” Credit Union Kids Club is in Full Swing with Two New Partners!: Two new credit union partners – Paragon Federal and 1st Advantage – sign on to offer the “Saving Money Is Fun! Kids Club” program to their youngest members.
April 2008 The Money Mammals Challenge: The Money Mammals issue a challenge to encourage parents and kids to save together.
April 28, 2008 Frugal Dad "blown away" by DVD: Frugal Dad calls The Money Mammals the Baby Einstein of Financial Entertainment for Kids.
April 2008 A to Z Kids Stuff features The Money Mammals Challenge!: A to Z says, "The Money Mammals are cute fuzzy animal puppets who are learning about money and how to "Share & Save & Spend Smart Too." "
December 2007 John Writes About Kids & Money: Read John Lanza's article about teaching kids about money in The Link Home School Newspaper.
March 2008 Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club in CUES Magazine: The Credit Union Executive Society (CUES) Management Magazine says "kids were in awe [following a Money Mammals live show]" (link no longer available)
December 2007 MM in Kids LA Magazine: Kids LA magazine calls The Money Mammals a "great holiday gift idea" and features an article by John & Eileen Lanza.
February 25, 2008 Award-Winning Los Angeles Entertainment Company Helps America's Youth Save for the Future: The Money Mammals are Teaching Kids the ABCs of Financial Literacy, just In Time For America Saves Week.
February 8, 2008 The Money Mammals Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club Launches With Rogue Federal CU: ROGUE Federal Credit Union becomes the first credit union to partner with “The Money Mammals Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club."
December 2007 WiseBread blogger calls DVD "surprising and delightful": WiseBread's Linsey Knerl calls music "...catchy, easy to understand, and modern..." and notes that DVD "...is something we all can learn from!"
October 23, 2007 Money Mammals Creator on Mom’$ Money: Sarah Zeldman interviews John Lanza, the creator of the Money Mammals DVD, about how to teach the very young children in our lives the basics of managing money. (link no longer available)
October, 2007: Money Mammals in Los Angeles Family Magazine Holiday Gift Guide
September 1st, 2007 Snigglezoo Launches CU Kids Club: Jump$tart Coalition highlights the Money Mammals new "Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club" with Rogue Federal Credit Union (link no longer available)
May, 2007: L.A. Parent lauds the Money Mammals, “...here’s one video that makes finances fun.”
April 22nd, 2007: Money Mammals highlighted in Spartanburg Herald-Journal (SC) article on “Small Savers”
April 17th, 2007 VIDEO CLIP: John Lanza, creator of “The Money Mammals,” talks about kids and money on AM Northwest on KATU (CBS) in Portland, Oregon
April 7th, 2007: 'Money Mammals' will teach tots about finances (Southern Oregon Mail Tribune). Link no longer available
April 3rd, 2007: Money Mammals to teach kids the value of money (Eureka Times Standard)
March 29th, 2007: Times of Northport says Money Mammals are “good way to intro duce the idea of financial responsibility early.” (link no longer available)
January 25th, 2007: LA Times says “This exceptionally well-thought-out video cov ers all the bases to help children learn to ‘Save, Share and Spend Smart.’”
January 7th, 2007: “The Money Mammals” latest press release. (link no longer available)
December, 2006: Chicago Parent gives the Money Mammals an “A,” saying it’s “hilarious and the advice for parents is so lid.”
December 1st, 2006: The Money Mammals wins Family Choice Award, called “Best of Best” for 2006
November, 2006: Arroyo Monthly calls Money Mammals songs “fun-filled, catchy, danceable...and your kids will learn a thing or two as well!”
November 1st, 2006: A to Z Kids Stuff says The Money Mammals “capture children's attention.”
September 28th, 2006: Money Mammals cited in Congress
September 12th, 2006: Video Librarian recommends “The Money Mammals: Saving Money is Fun.”
September 6th, 2006: “The Money Mammals” win Film Advisory Boards “Award of Excellence® ”
September 5th, 2006: “The Money Mammals: Saving Money is Fun.” is School Library Journal's “Video of the Week.”
September 1st, 2006: “The Money Mammals” garners KIDS FIRST!® Endorsement!
August 10th, 2006: John Lanza interviewed by Fatherville.com (link no longer available)
July 12th, 2006: American Bankers Association features “The Money Mammals” DVD in Kidstuff
July 7th, 2006: The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy features “The Money Mammals” in Financial Fridays newsletter (link no longer available)
July 1st, 2006: Midwest Book Review calls show “brilliantly presented collection of informative ideas”
July 1st, 2006: Dove Foundation calls “The Money Mammals: Saving Money Is Fun” a “wonderful DVD” and gives it their Family Seal of Approval
June 26th, 2006: Video Business reviews DVD (link no longer available)
June 12th, 2006: The Money Mammals in the Larchmont Chronicle
March 22nd, 2006: “The Money Mammals: Saving Money is Fun” DVD debut entertains and teaches valuable lessons. (link no longer available)