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 (Feb. 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” DVD and 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)

Members can pick up a copy of the free DVD at either office of Filer Credit Union or access it here.