April 8, 2021, Lake Charles, LA —CSE Federal Credit Union (CSE) today announced the launch of an interactive, online financial education initiative through a partnership with the nation’s leading education technology innovator, EVERFI, Inc. CSE’s “SMART Financial Education Center” is available as a complimentary resource to help SWLA community members learn how to manage their finances and plan for the future.

“Lacking basic financial knowledge can impact you for a lifetime,” says Colleen Desselle, CSE’s Director of Marketing and Business Development.

According to EVERFI, today Americans across the country lack financial education to make informed decisions.

• 68% of high school students do not understand credit scores.

• 4 in 10 adults cannot cover emergency expenses.

• 59% of employees cite financial matters as top cause of stress.

Desselle continues, “CSE is committed to empowering families, individuals and Southwest Louisiana community members with the skills they need to change this trend and thrive financially.”

CSE’s “SMART Financial Education Center” offers an assortment of adult financial education learning topics, with subjects including building emergency savings, mortgage education and retirement planning. Each learning topic is 3-10 minutes in length and is designed to encourage participants to build financial confidence via a series of interactive activities. The interactive, mobile and tablet-friendly program is available in English and Spanish.

Visit csefcu.org to get started today!

About CSE:

CSE is the largest credit union headquartered in Southwest Louisiana with assets over $460 million.  If you would like more information about CSE, please contact Colleen Desselle, Director of Marketing & Business Development, at 337.562.3130 or email cdesselle@csefcu.org.  CSE is federally insured by NCUA.  Membership and Eligibility required.