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NEW FROM UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK
Finally, Hands-on Financial Learning for Kids with Parent Supervision!
We’re excited to introduce our UCSB Rising Star app, where you can help teach your kids to manage real money in real time. With parents serving as a safety net, children learn to be accountable for the money they receive and the way they use it. Parents monitor their child’s financial decisions, set limits, and contribute to their financial success by setting healthy parameters.
Take advantage of the next generation of banking for kids and teens with our app. Get your kids started today and let them learn a balanced financial approach to managing money.
See how UCSB Rising Star works
Learn how your family can start using the app in just a few minutes.
- Quick 1–2 minute overview video
- Perfect for parents & kids to watch together
- Simple walkthrough of earning, saving & spending
For Parents: control, visibility & peace of mind
UCSB Rising Star is built for families. Kids get the freedom to make real money decisions, while parents stay in the driver’s seat.
- Set spending limits and approve money leaving the app
- Assign chores with custom amounts and due dates
- Receive alerts when your child spends, invests, or donates
- Help kids build healthy habits around money, not just one-time lessons
Why parents love Rising Star
- One view of all kids’ cards in a single dashboard
- Quick transfers from parent account into the app
- Built-in categories for save, spend, donate & invest
- FDIC-insured funds
You stay in control while your child gets real-world practice managing money in a safe, guided environment.
Frequently asked questions about the UCSB Rising Star app:
What is the UCSB Rising Star app?
The UCSB Rising Star app is a hands-on money management platform for kids and teens. It helps them learn to save, donate, spend, and invest real money.
Why is the app important to use?
This app provides real-life financial practice—because practice makes perfect.
Is there a cost to enroll?
No. Union County Savings Bank offers the app completely free of charge.
Can I enroll more than one child?
Yes — you can enroll up to 5 children ages 5–17 under one family account.
Is the app safe?
All accounts are FDIC & insured up to $250,000, and parents control every transfer.
Are parents still involved?
Yes — kids manage their money, but parents approve spending, donating, and investing.
* This Union County Savings Bank Rising Star program is provided through BusyKid. The BusyKid Visa Prepaid Card is issued by Pathward®,
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** BusyKid’s brokerage services are offered by Apex Clearing Corporation, an SEC registered broker dealer, member of FINRA & SIPC. This feature is optional and not affiliated with Pathward nor Visa.
† Optional feature is a BusyKid product.