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We believe people of all ages should have an understanding of their finances so they can make wise choices. We hope to start that understanding and spark an interest in your child with the free resources provided on this page.
Coloring Sheets
Initiate conversations with your kids about finances through these financial-themed coloring sheets.
Find the Piggy Banks
Can you find all three piggy banks? Download this free interactive resource.
Southside Bank Children's Book
Help familiarize your child with healthy savings habits by downloading our free children's book.
Storytime with Southside Bank
Southside Bank is proud to regularly host a story time in many of our branches to promote literacy and learning in our communities. Request Storytime at your branch by clicking the button below.
Discovery Science Place Exhibit
We are proud to partner with the Discovery Science Place in Tyler to provide a banking experience for children.
Junior Achievement Program
Southside Bank has hosted Junior Achievement (JA) students for several years at our locations across Texas. We are proud to invest in local students and foster their growth to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Your student can show their school spirit with a checking account featuring their school logo on their card.
Enroll your child in a Spirit Checking Account*,
so they can start preparing for their future.
Encourage your child to start saving early with a savings account for children ages 17 and younger.
Enroll your child in a Youth Savings Account**, so you can save money for their future and teach them how to save successfully.
We believe in promoting financial literacy for all ages! That's why we frequently offer financial empowerment presentations in our communities across Texas. Request a financial empowerment presentation by clicking the button below.
Contact us by clicking the button below.
*All accounts require a $50 minimum opening deposit. Inactivity Fee: $5 (monthly fee assessed if inactive for 90 days and the balance on the last day of the statement cycle falls below $200). For minors, ages 8 through 17 years old. Co-ownership of a family member over the age of 18 is required at the time of account opening. Account must be opened without right of survivorship and no payable on death beneficiary. At the age of 18 the account will convert to a Classic Checking account. At that time, you will have the option to add right of survivorship or designate a payable on death beneficiary. This account is not eligible for Overdraft Privilege.
**Youth Savings requires a $25 minimum opening deposit.For Minors through the age of 17 years old. Co-ownership of a family member over the age of 18 is required at the time of account opening. Account must be opened without right of survivorship and no payable on death beneficiary. At the age of 18 the account will convert to a Regular Savings Account. At that time you will have the option to add right of survivorship or designate a payable on death beneficiary. Withdrawals or transfers from a Savings Account are limited to two per month without a charge. Additional withdrawals will be charged an Excess Debit Fee of $2. Interest is paid on the Daily Ledger Balance. At the age of 18, Youth Savings will convert to a Personal Savings.
