BALANCESM Financial Fitness Program

At Nusenda Credit Union, we care about your financial wellness. That’s why 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. BALANCE counselors are experts in all aspects of personal finance and credit. And because BALANCE doesn't sell any financial products, you can be sure the information and advice you receive are objective and unbiased.

Counseling Services

Online Workshops

Online Resources

Counseling Services

BALANCE counselors are accredited financial counselors can work one-on-one to help you address issues including bankruptcy, debt management, and credit report reviews. Schedule a BALANCE telephone counseling appointment anytime throughout the day or evening, weekdays and weekends. Each session lasts about an hour.

 

Accredited financial counselors will work one-on-one with you

Each 60-minute session is action-oriented and there is no limit to the number of sessions you can have, all complimentary. After each session, you'll receive a written action plan outlining the options, choices, rights, and responsibilities discussed during your counseling session.

Your counselor will work with you to determine your needs in these areas:

  • Money management
  • Goal setting
  • Budgeting
  • Savings plans
  • Debt repayment
  • And more!

Attend a Workshop

We’re very excited to announce the BALANCE free webinar series for 2024! Whether you’re an employee, member, or friend, BALANCE webinars are packed with useful info, and are open to everyone. Just make sure to reserve your virtual seat. Unable to attend? BALANCE has a full library of recorded webinars. Listen at your own time to free money management webinars. Learn the basics of financial planning, and create a future of security and opportunities.

Seminarios web en español¡Únase a nuestros seminarios web en vivo grabados antes de que caduquen y descubra formas de reducir el estrés financiero y empoderarse financieramente! Únase y escuche en su propio tiempo haciendo clic en el botón “Unirse”.

BALANCE Webinars

May — Retirement Planning Later in Life

It’s one of the most important financial considerations for anyone today. And as you get closer to retiring, it becomes more critical to have a solid plan of action. This workshop focuses on deciding when to retire, investment options, estate planning, Social Security benefits, and healthcare considerations.


Session 1: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (MST)
Register here


Session 2: Thursday, May 23, 2024 
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (MST)
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June — Becoming a Homeowner

Homeownership starts well before the contracts are signed—preparation is one of the keys to a smooth home buying process. This session covers all major pre-purchase topics such as budgeting, the down payment, credit reports, debt-to-income ratios, and the mortgage lending process.


Session 1: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (MST)
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Session 2: Thursday, June 13, 2024 
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (MST)
Register here


Online Resources

Access financial education anytime you need it. Increase your know-how with articles, financial calculators, videos, checklists, quizzes, and more. 

 
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What is BALANCE?

As the nation’s non-profit financial coach for over 50 years, BALANCE is dedicated to increasing the financial health of all consumers. Through BALANCE millions of families achieve their financial goals through debt reduction, credit score improvement, budgeting, and homeownership.