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Financial Wellness Resources — Powered by BALANCE©

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At EP Federal Credit Union, we’re committed to supporting your financial wellbeing at every stage of life. That’s why we’ve partnered with BALANCE, a trusted financial wellness organization that provides free education, tools, and coaching to EPFCU members.

BALANCE offers a wide range of financial wellness services — from the monthly educational webinars you’ve come to know and love, to one-on-one financial coaching — all designed to help you make informed decisions, build confidence, and reach your financial goals.

Some BALANCE services require creating a BALANCE account. Signing up is quick and easy — simply provide your email and create a password to get full access to all your free financial wellness tools.

These services are confidential, unbiased, and available at no cost as part of your EPFCU membership.

Connect with BALANCE Financial Wellness

Access BALANCE’s full library of tools, webinars, and coaching resources anytime.

Resources Available to EPFCU Members

Through BALANCE, EPFCU members have access to a variety of financial wellness resources, including:

Live & On-Demand Educational Webinars

Each month, BALANCE hosts free webinars covering timely financial topics such as:

  • Budgeting and saving strategies
  • Managing debt and credit
  • Preparing for major life events
  • Identity theft prevention and recovery
  • Financial planning basics

Webinars are available live and on demand, making it easy to learn on your schedule.

One-on-One Financial Coaching

BALANCE provides free, confidential financial coaching to help you:

  • Create and maintain a realistic budget
  • Review and understand your credit report
  • Develop a debt-reduction plan
  • Set and work toward savings goals
  • Navigate financial challenges with confidence

Certified coaches are available by phone or online.

Tools, Calculators & Worksheets

Interactive tools help you:

  • Track spending and savings
  • Compare loan and credit options
  • Plan for future expenses
  • Build financial habits that support long-term success

Helpful Financial Articles

Explore a library of easy-to-understand articles covering everyday financial topics, including:

Budgeting & Saving

  • Practical budgeting tips
  • Ways to reduce monthly expenses
  • Strategies to build emergency and long-term savings

Credit & Debt

  • Understanding credit scores and reports
  • Paying down debt effectively
  • Managing credit responsibly

Protecting Your Finances

  • Identity theft education and recovery steps
  • Fraud prevention tips
  • Credit monitoring and security guidance

These articles are designed to provide clear, actionable information you can use right away.

Support for Your Financial Journey

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your financial foundation or prepare for what’s next, BALANCE resources are here to help — at no cost to you. Take Advantage of these Resources!

Nine Ways to Master Your Money

This quick overview will get you pointed in the right direction and thinking about steps you’ll need to take. Read More…

Prioritize Your Bills & Pay Down Your Debt

Many circumstances in life can derail even the best money-management plans, leaving us with less than we need to pay the bills. Increasing income and/or reducing expenses can help, but making changes often takes time. However, with a little strategic planning, you can minimize damage until you are back on your feet. Read More…

The Money Management Planner

Take control of your finances with this comprehensive guide. The Money Management Planner will help you determine your net worth, set goals, monitor your cash flow and track expenses. A sound spending and savings plan is the foundation for your long-term financial success. Download PDF Now.

Dream It and Achieve It: How to Set and Attain Financial Goals

Even if you’re putting money in savings, how do you know if it’s enough to get what you want when you want it by? By taking the time to think about your goals, how much they cost, when you want them accomplished, and what your regular obligations are, you’ll know exactly how much to save each month and if you need to make changes to your budget so that you can both reach your goals and pay your bills with ease. Read More…

Financial Fitness Minute: Getting Out of Debt

More Money Management Resources

We’ve partnered with industry-leading BALANCE to provide you with free access to expertly-crafted financial education and resources to help with your fiscal matters. Check out these money management resources:

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