Stories

Birthday Party for a King
'Everyone in our country respects the king,' says 17-year-old Chaovachote. His entire school is involved in the king's birthday bash, in Bangkok, Thailand.

School House Rock
Read Chad's tips about how you can plan a school dance to raise money and just have fun!

Quick Fix in a Pinch
Crayon on the wall? Caitlin shares her home solutions that might even make you end up looking like a hero!

Follow the Breadcrumbs: From Idea to a Published Script
Jesse tells you how to write a script for a play, perform it and then get it published.

Dancing--It's a Passion!
Dancing is a very expensive hobby--and it's also hard work. In the end, your efforts will be worth it.

What It Takes to be a Rock Star
Matt and his friends form the punkrock band The Hundredth four years ago--now he's living his dream.

Holiday Shopping: Bust the Stress
Kimberly shows you how to enjoy a stress-free holiday by making a simple budget and following it.

How to Own A Pet
What kind of pet do you want? Eleven-year-old Ilsa Reed tells you how to decide.

To Buy or Not to Buy: The Lunch Dilemma
Lunch: what's the better way to go--bring from home or buy at school?

The Perfect Design: A Model Rocket that Flies
This is a story of a boy, a pop bottle, and one-half ounce of gunpowder.

Let's Play Ball!
Brett Jones says just about anyone can play, all you need to do is practice.

Music: The Universal Language
Thai teenager Chotisa 'Pangjee' Charoensuk isn't so different from teenagers in America.

Dodge the Rip Off!
Learn why you find so many different prices for the same item, and how to get the best deal.

Backpacking: Get Started!
Backpacking lets you explore nature in ways you never have before.

Marketing Madness: Don't Be Manipulated
Marketers want to control your mind. Are you sick and tired of it?

Mission Possible--Eating Healthy on the Cheap
You know how to make soup with instant ramen. Mission Possible: make it from scratch!

Scrounge Around
Stop shopping for a year. Sound impossible? Read on!

Millionaire Anywhere
Millionaires are probably living right in your neighborhood and you don't even know it.

The Middle School Musical--I Got the Part!
Stephanie loves to sing, dance, and act. Performing's a good opportunity!

Dog in the Ring!
If you love dogs, you'll love dog shows!

Get What You Pay For
Buy a CD from a store in the mall and you'll pay for more than just a collection of music.

The Nitty Gritty on Healthy Eating
Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste.

Teenage Pizza Challenge
What's the ultimate pizza? Find out from six teenagers who taste test six different pizzas!

Scouting: How a Tiger Becomes an Eagle
Earning the Boy Scout Eagle Award is a great experience. Find out why!

More than a Circus!
Cirque du Soleil is new-age theater--the circus for people who think they hate the circus!

What's My Line? Careers in Disguise
Read what 3 people do during their time at work. Can you guess the job?

Siao Ting's New Year
Siao Ting is ready for the 2008 Chinese New Year, which starts on February 7.

Give a Great Speech--It's Easy!
Public speaking can be intimidating at first. Here's how to give a great speech.

Franklin's Other Side
Celebrate Franklin's 301st birthday 'from the other side' on January 17.

Ashley has the Keys to Success
You can make a difference in your community and across the country. Ashley Sobrinski shows how.

Group Leader: [YOUR NAME HERE]
Everyone knows that playing in a group is fun. Do you know the rewards of leading a group?

Make a Career in Comics
Premier comic writer Mike Baron tells you how to strike it rich in the comic biz.

Math--Love it or Not!
Who knew math could be so cool!

Save Your Money (and your life)
Has anyone ever told you that smoking is just a social habit? Khoa Ma says 'not!'

Beware the Online Jungle
Going online is like visiting the jungle. What strange critters can you meet?

Maya Lin Remembers
Maya Lin remembers Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement.

Have a Garage Sale!
You need to earn money to buy that new gadget. What do you do? Have a garage sale!

Earn Extra Cash on Earth Day
It starts in your heart. Make a difference for the things that are important to you.

Where Will Musical Talent Take You?
Dustin Martinez shows the many benefits of learning a musical instrument.

Search Cyberspace
Research paper already? Learn how to use Internet search engines.

Darbie's World
Our mythical Darbie manages Woof and Tweet Pet Store and tries to live within his budget.

Buried Treasure: How to Get Stuff for Less
Get cool products without spending a lot of money.

Spinning the Web
Who created the World Wide Web?

Teenage Shopping Challenge
Follow four teenagers as they go on a shopping spree!

Going for the Gold
Find out what it takes to get to the Olympics.

Computers: History for Geeks
Since ancient times, people have had ways to deal with numbers.

The Euro: Why 13 Countries Use the Same Money
Why the Euro, how did it develop and how does it compare to the US dollar?

Dog Training: A Doggone Good Deal
Dog training helps dogs and their owners get along, and may save a life.

Driving Before Age 16
Cars aren't the only ride around.

Be the One Who Gets It Done
No matter what age you are, you can be a leader.

Getting What You Want from your City
Here is what some kids in Middleton, Wisconsin did to get a skateboard park in their town.

Game Systems: Who’s Paying for Them?
The cost includes time as well as money

$38.89 a Day: What You're Paying for School
And that's without tipping your teacher.

New Money's Coming
New bills are being released every 7-10 years, with features that make them harder to copy.

How to Win an Election at Your School
A former student council officer tells you how to win in your school election.

Fast Food: Is Bigger Better?
The REAL value of super-sizing.

Eureka! Kids Whose Inventions Made Them Rich
Got a bright idea? You could become a millionaire.

Cute but Deadly Winners: Lisa Winter and her Battlebots
How one young woman makes her hobby pay for itself.

Get Involved in Student Government
You can be the one to get things done at your school.

Save for Later
How Alphonse Desjardins found a way to help hundreds of thousands of people take control of their money.

Forming the First Credit Union
Desjardins invited people to his home to tell them about cooperative financial institutions--it became the first credit union in North America.

Mapping Your Future
What's life like after high school?

Got Money to Lend? Buy Bonds!
Governments and businesses will pay to borrow your money.

From Babies to Bucks
Use your babysitting skill to start a moneymaking business.

Worries, Troubles and Stress...Oh My!
Like money, you can budget your time.

Who Pays for Stolen Items?
Who pays? You and everyone else who doesn't steal.

They're Selling 'COOL'--Are You Buying?
Marketers use experiences to get you to buy.

How to Make a Fortune
There's more to saving than a savings account.

Discover and Develop Your Talents
Find out what you like, then practice doing it well.

Growing up During the Great Depression
Life was very difficult for many during the Great Depression of the 1930s. What happened?

Angela Melville and the Mountain Credit Unions
Adventures by horseback.

Pick a Card, But Not Any Card
How credit, debit, and prepaid cards work.

A Credit Union Tribute to the Presidents
In observance of President’s Day.

Auto Insurance is Cool
Once you've scored your ideal ride, if you close your eyes to auto insurance, you'll pay plenty.

Filene's Legacy
The man behind Filene's Basement affected more than 70 million Americans.

Credit Unions: Keeping Members Dry
Under the umbrella people are worth more than money.

Joined Across the Oceans
Credit unions help tiny businesses in South Africa.

Take Back Your School Spirit
Your attitudes are an important measure of how you're doing. How do you feel about schoolwork?

Use your Spending Power to Learn About the World
Do you want a simulation or the real thing?

Rock On!
How much are you like this rock band's 14-year-old lead singer?

Compound Words
How well can you put things together?

What's the Stock Market and How Does it Work?
If it didn't exist, neither would computers, movies, corn chips, jeans…

A Dollar Isn't What It Used to Be
Inflation affects your buying power year after year.

Where in the World Does Money Come From?
Money is much more than just a dollar bill or some change.

A Bleak-Looking Spring Break
You can still have fun even if you're not traveling.

Where in the World is George?
Think of how many people handle a $1 bill in a single day.

Are You an Entrepreneur?
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business?

The Magic of Compound Interest
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how time and compound interest work to double any amount of money.

Decisions, Dilemmas, and Conflict
How to choose when all options are about equal.

Starting as the Boss
You're never too young to be an entrepreneur.

Could We Run Out of Money?
The Federal Reserve watches over the money supply.

Face Value
Think you know what your money looks like?

Make Your Gifts Special
Creating happiness can be very rewarding.

Savvy Shoppers Have a Strategy
Once you step into a store, you are the target of sales professionals.

Make Your Dreams Come True
Build the future you want for yourself.

Finding Your Dream Job
Steps to get you started in the right direction.

Surviving the Move to a New School
The more you react positively to change, the better off you'll be.

A Dollar by Any Other Name
Unscramble these money nicknames.

Can You Write a Check on a Watermelon?
Yes, you could, but there's a better way.

Looking Cool for Less
A smart shopper can avoid paying big bucks for "designer" clothes.

Secrets to Saving
Pig out on these five tasty tips.

Ways to Get Money
Find it, win it, get it as a gift, earn it, save it.

Unusual and Unique Credit Unions
How about the California credit union for the Lee family?

Curing the Report Card Blues
Here's how to make them better.

My Credit Union Experience
I run a credit union in his school, and I'm only 11 years old!

Looking Back to 1900
100 years ago, life wasn't fair for most people.

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Study for Life
Why you learn stuff you're sure you'll never need again.

Technology, You, and the Future
Where will you be working, and what will you be doing in ten to fifteen years?

You Say You've Got a Resolution
The world's first train robber and other facts.

The Payoff of Persistence
Meet Clara Barton, Teddy Roosevelt, and Charlie Brown.

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The Hullabaloo About HDTV
Read on to amaze your friends and family with your technical knowledge.

Credit Wise
Here's what it takes to be a good borrower.

The Internet and You
Follow these rules and be safe online.

Create Your Spending Game Plan
A spending plan puts you in control.

Conquering Shyness
You're not alone -- one in five Americans struggles too.

The Value of Friendship
Friends help us learn more about ourselves.

Aunt Sophia
Don't let others discourage you.

Be a Dream Achiever
Plan now to drive your own car at graduation.

Summer Sun, Fun...and Money!
Tired of the lemonade-stand-on-the-corner routine? Read on.

Who Sets the Price?
It's all about supply and demand.

Top 10 Reasons to Visit a Library
Number 5: You'll find more than books there.

Looking Good: Step by Step
Do a wardrobe assessment before you shop for school clothes.

School's Out! And Summer Learning Can be Fun
Summer learning isn't just at school -- you have many different choices.

How's Your PMA?
A positive mental attitude affects us and everyone around us.

Capturing Your Vacation Experiences
Your trip will last much longer if you record it in some way.

Turning Off the Television
Suggestions for doing something else.

Your Clothes are in the Bag!
Why guess? Get more for less!

Calling All Freshmen
Survival advice from people who've been there...graduating seniors.

Gift-Giving With Style
Gifts need not be a huge drain on your wallet.

Is Fashion Worth the Price?
Buy clothing that represents who you are-not how much you paid.

Give Your Self Esteem a Boost
A few suggestions for when you're feeling down

Following the Check
Writing a check means entering into an agreement.

Fun Things I Like to do for Free
What a future racecar driver does now to relax.

It Pays to Work Together
Credit unions combine the power of many.

Mutilated Money
Strange things happen to currency.

Start Your College Career Today!
Save tuition money now

Outsmart Online Advertisers
Marketers want to learn all about you.

Gifts That Don't Cost Money
Great gifts don't have to cost a lot. Learn how to make gifts with style and flair.

I Want It! I Need It! I Have to Have It!
Do you purchase things that you had no intention of buying?

First Job, First Paycheck
Find out the difference between gross income and net income.

Want New Friends? Just Ask!
The beginning of the school year is a great time to start

Turning to the Net...for Music
When you download music, know what you're doing!

Games

Spider's Web
It's time to reclaim the web. Reduce an army of invading arachnids to just two spiders before they do the same to you!

Branding Iron
You've just spent an entire afternoon corralling cattle. Now comes the fun part: Sorting the steers...until the cows come home!

Dr. Love
Online ranking device, rate yourself or others when it comes to....LOVE.

Fortune Teller
Help your tellers determine the correct amount of money (not all real) that the depositers have brought in.

Wet Windshield
It's like testing your driving skills inside a car wash.

Nine Lives Deluxe
The cats are gone--in this Sudoku game you'll find everything from bacteria to brats.

Fork in The Road
When you find a fork in the road, it's not about eating--it's about choices!

Bill Me Later
Does your money look this funny? See if you can rebuild our newest U.S. bills.

Box O' Chocolate
Just click to arrange chocolates--we pay you for each box you make!

AJ's Voyage
Get on the high seas for some swashbucklin' good fun as you amass pirate booty with Stash Your Cash.

Buzzwords
Game show gadfly Hugh Googol gets buzzing about B's--and C's and D's.

Agent 2007
Spy phone text messages and the Pink Mink will help you find the bad guy's secret lair.

Nine Lives
Click on our cats (rrraoow!!) to test your Sudoku skill set!

Rediscovering America
Collect clues and enter pass codes to see 25 states in totally new ways!

Alligators and Crocodiles
How to know the difference between them BEFORE they bite you.

Wind Tunnel
Whee! Click and hold your face to avoid flying tunnel objects--like fish, food, or ducks.

Swift
Do you like word jokes? Match the set-up to the punchline and meet Tom Swifty.

Stupor Bowl
Confessions of a cereal killer: you'll love this game.

Mall Rats
Calling all Mall Rats! Match 25 shoppers with their bags...now!

Short Sighted
We gave a baby a camera, can you guess what the pictures really are?

Countdown
Tower to flight U: you're cleared for a high5 if you can solve wacky clues and find it first. Over.

The Sixth Census
Say it twice fast--Sixth Census, Sixth Census. Sorry, we've got sick senses.

Anachronismaphobia
Anachro-huh? Nisma...aah...phobi...uuh. Too much turkey?

My Dog Did My Homework
Ever seen homework turned in by a dog? Want to sample some?

Count Alphabet
Figure out your way out or you can 'Count' on being someone's midnight snack.

Robot Receptionists
If you can talk like a robot, you'll be great at this game.

Make History
Have you ever read a story and thought you could have written it better? Here's your chance!

Bringing Up Baby
How would you like the thankless job of bringing up a tiny version of yourself?

Car Builder
It's a slow day at Hugh Googol Cars. Ready for some fun?

Tomfoolery
Will you trust a jester to help you with a Googolplex trivia quiz?

Knight Depository
Learn chess and help the knight save money.

Matchmaker
Calling all cherubs: Help Cupid match these people with their counterparts!

Smoke and Mirrors
Paula Picasso is busy decorating for the season. Uh oh, what's this….?

What's My Mime
One of our mimes can help you complete this quiz. But which one?

Rubber Checks
Uh-oh. Your checks are bouncing all over town! How quickly can you stop the rubber check madness?

Buckaroo
G'day Mate! Meet Buckaroo, the Connect Four champion marsupial. Can you make a buck before he does?

The Unusual Suspects
Strange things are happening at AJ’s Mall. Who isn’t where they should be?

FWD: Don't Pass It On
Don't believe everything you see online.

Wooden Nickels
Unscramble wood coins drawn by Dr. Seuss, a former First Lady, and the Muppet Man.

Sack the Quarterback
Hey quarterback! You're about to get sacked!

Hang Five
Surf's up, dudes, but if you can't guess words I'll take a tumble off my board.

Getting an Eye Fool
The crazy eyeballs of our April Fool lead to classic optical illusions--can you figure them out?

Scrambled Ughs
Use your superpower vision to find words buried in gibberish.

Dollar Dance
Do the click'en dance to find hidden dollar bills at the wedding.

Items From Our Catalog
Go Googol-shopping and try to spot what's crazy and what's phony.

Jurassic Jumble
You've got it right when your rocks add up to 50, but don't be a Neolithic Namby-Pamby.

ESP - Extra-Sensory Pumpkin
A mind-blowing, mind-reading pumpkin.

They Named Her WHAT?
Can you identify the parent(s) of these strangely named offspring?

You Say It's Your Birthday
A high tech stork tells amazing facts about YOUR birthday.

Director Detector
How good are you with faces?

Instant Access
A snobby scientist thinks his machine is too tricky for you.

A Group of Grapes
Name the groups of these fine bunches.

Spring Broken
Putting the 'break' in Spring Break.

Presidential Triathlon
You pick the Prez--and the ultimate battle begins!

The Great Googolini Reads Your Mind
You'll be stunned and amazed.

Hop, Skip, and Jump
You and Santa's elves go leap a few lightbulbs.

Monstrous Cliches
A cast of ridiculous monsters will boost your vocabulary.

Bag O' Bones
A ghoulish graveyard game starring Skyler Skeleton.

Security Cameras
Where in the credit union lobby are they?

10 Cents
Ten words test your sense of cents. Got the scent?

Red, White, and Blue
You and your mouse can help red beat blue.

Summer Checklist
Summertime--and check writing is easy.

Tongue Twisting Tribulation
Try typing torturous tongue twisters.

The Great Googolini and Her Amazing Assistant
Print our cards and astound your family and friends with this card trick.

Year of the Palindrome
Decipher the palindromes from picture clues.

Be My Valentine
Share the love in our Valentine's game: unscramble the faces of Abe, George, and a famous groundhog.

Grave Robber
Unearth a monster’s wardrobe.

Tales from the Cryptogram
Crack the code to read a comic.

Bogus Bills
Altered bills imitate real money, hilarity ensues.

Further Fimblefamble
Dibble, screeve, fletcherism, and yeuling--among others.

Animals Schmanimals
Deep-dish fruit pie for turkeys, and other delights.

Anagram Man
Can you decipher lego log pox? Anagram Man can.

Big Wacky Numbers
Something pretty cool about a really big number.

The 12 Days of Christmas
Match the 'Gift of the Day' with its dollar value.

Just Your Type
Compete to retype the sentence exactly, with no errors.

Googol Ghoul
Choose an ending for this tale of terror.

Double-O Heaven
Old Uncle Floogle Googol loves rhyming words with double-o's.

Credit Where Credit is Due
Think of things that begin with the letters in CREDIT.

The Great Googolini II
Pick a card, any card

Googol 2000
When you supply the missing letters you'll learn more about money.

Return to Double-Oh Heaven
Old Uncle Floogle, the rhymeister, is at it again.

Super Secret Message
A nickel isn't always a nickel, nor a dime always a dime.

The Remarkable Mark and the Secret Coin
An astounding, amazing, remarkable, secret coin trick.

Wacky Bookcovers
Make your favorite--or unfavorite--books more fun with these wacky covers.

Little Morphin' Annie
Which kid looks like which animal?

Calculators

Watch Your Money Grow! Investment Calculators
Earn money by making lump-sum or periodic investments in your credit union savings account.

Savings Calculator
A tool to help you reach your goals.

Your Spending Plan
A handy savings and spending plan in a form you can print

Buying Power Calculator
Find the value of a dollar in different years.

Budgeting Calculator
Use this budgeting calculator to help you make sure you have money for the things you want.

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Caswell Credit Union committed to educators and education


Caswell Credit Union

Caswell Credit Union committed to educators and education