Financial Support When You Need It Most – COVID-19

In just a short time, the Coronavirus pandemic has changed our country. People are learning to work from home while surviving the shelter-in-place order. Small businesses are struggling to stay afloat. For many, unemployment and job loss is a reality. While this financial storm may seem concerning right now, we want you to know your local credit union is here to support you.

1st United Credit Union has partnered with BALANCE, a financial education and counseling service that can help you stay on track. The service is free for 1st United members and we encourage you to take advantage of it more than ever right now. Here’s how BALANCE can help.

BALANCE offers this fantastic toolkit for Surviving a Financial Crisis. Modules include tips for improving cashflow when you have a reduced paycheck, information on your rights regarding fair debt collection practices, guidelines to get help with unemployment or housing, and so much more.

BALANCE provides online financial education for adults, college students, and teens. While you’re sheltering in place and have a little free time, check out their articles, financial calculators, videos, checklists, quizzes, and more. They even offer BalanceTrack educational modules that include videos, workbooks, and lesson plans – all accessible online. Set up your free account to get started.

As a fully-functioning remote workforce, BALANCE is ready and available to serve you. To get started with BALANCE, simply call (888) 456-2227 and let them know that 1st United Credit Union sent you. We hope this service is a big help at this uncertain time.