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Contests
Through our partnership, A+FCU offers BALANCE contests to reward you for taking measures to improve your financial health. Get the details on special drawings and prizes.
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BALANCE, our partner in financial education, hosts contests during the year to help our members improve their financial wellness. There’s currently no contest, but check back soon for more information.
Financial Counseling
Need help developing a savings plan? Confused about buying a car? Have questions about whether you’re adequately insured? For all things personal finance, there’s a financial counselor ready to help.
BalanceTrack
As part of the benefits of membership, you have access to free educational tools, such as BalanceTrack. Use these easy-to-digest modules to learn about key money management topics.
Resources
Make the most of your A+FCU membership with these resources to help you manage your accounts and better your finances.
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Personal Finances
Financial health is a key part of overall wellness. Count on us to provide the knowledge and tools you need to make sense of your money, better your financial journey, and improve your peace of mind.
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Budgeting
Ready to take control of your finances? See what steps to follow to develop a spending and saving plan and follow through on it.
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16 Months Of Financial Tips
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Use these monthly financial tips to break down your top financial tasks and to-dos and get on the right path to being financially healthy.
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Join The A+FCU Family
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