6 Free Financial Education Tools at Your Fingertips
Hello, Financial Literacy Month! Or, as we like to call it, the perfect time to focus on building strong money habits that set you up for success. It’s our mission to help our members achieve financial well-being. That’s why we offer a variety of financial education tools to support you.
1. Free Financial Counseling with GreenPath
Managing finances can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness. BHFCU members have access to free, confidential financial counseling. GreenPath’s NFCC-certified counselors provide credit reviews, debt counseling, housing services, and more. Whether you’re working toward homeownership, paying off debt, or want to improve your financial habits, GreenPath can provide personalized guidance. Get started with their worksheets and guides today!
2. Stay on Top of Your Credit with This Tool
Your credit score plays a key role in your financial health. It affects your ability to borrow, score good interest rates, and even rent an apartment. With our credit monitoring tool, you can track your score (without a negative impact!) and actively make a plan to improve it, all from your Online Banking account or our Mobile App. Monitoring your credit regularly can help you make smarter financial decisions and protect against fraud.
3. Take Control of Your Budget with Money Management
Budgeting is the foundation of financial success. Built into Online Banking and the Mobile App, our Money Management tool helps you track spending, set financial goals, and create a personalized budget. With clear insights into where your money is going, you can make adjustments to save more and spend smarter.
4. Relatable Insights on Our Life Improvements Blog
Congrats! You’ve already made it to our blog from wherever you clicked. It may seem a bit meta to talk about our blog as a resource in a blog post, but did you know you have access to hundreds of articles spanning nearly a dozen categories? Saving strategies, defining regularly misunderstood financial terms, credit-building tips, and more. We share insights to help you make informed financial decisions.
5. Run the Numbers Through Financial Calculators
We can talk in hypotheticals forever, but when it comes down to it, every situation is different. To understand your unique circumstances best, punch the numbers into our collection of financial calculators. Trying to decide which vehicle fits best in your budget? There’s a calculator for that. Wondering if a balance transfer really could help you make a dent in your debt? There’s a calculator for that, too. Want to do the math to reach millionaire status? You guessed it, a calculator is waiting for you.
6. Bringing Financial Education to the Classroom
Sharing financial education is one of our top priorities. And we believe starting that education early is a key to success. That’s why we offer classroom education programs for students of all ages. Our sessions span from the basic elements of saving and spending to navigating the financial independence of adulthood. If you’re an educator or community leader interested in bringing financial education to your group, we’d love to partner with you!
Empower Your Financial Future
We’re dedicated to providing the tools and resources you need to achieve financial well-being. Whether you take advantage of free financial counseling, explore our blog, or use our budgeting or credit monitoring tools, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
