Financial Counseling

                               

    Filer has teamed up with Accel, a financial education and counseling program with 45 years in the business. Through our partnership with Accel, you will enjoy unlimited access to financial counselors without paying anything - it’s free!

As a member of our credit union, you can receive assistance with:

  • Personal and family budgeting
  • Understanding your credit report and how to improve your score
  • Money management
  • Debt repayment
  • Avoiding bankruptcy, foreclosure and repossession

For additional information on this service or to speak to an Accel financial counselor, call toll free: 1-877-332-2235 or visit www.accelservices.org.

Click to download FREE budget software.   

Accel Newsletter - July 2010

Accel Newsletter - August 2010

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FCU has also partnered with the MCUL  to help struggling homeowners get the resources they need to avoid foreclosure. The “Right at Home” web site tells how to:

  • Find and get the right mortgage loan for your budget
  • Develope a plan of action to stay in your home
  • Negotiate with your lender
  • Get back on track
  • Protect your credit rating
  • Find free help in the community-including Accel counseling(listed above)

Access Right at Home  here.