Financial Education
Financial Education is the First Step to Financial Wellness
Freedom is pleased to offer our new Financial Education Center.
These free, online modules are self-paced and interactive, and cover key financial concepts such as saving, investing, credit scores, mortgages, paying for college, investments and identity protection.
Learning Modules
The modules are 2–7 minutes long, are mobile and tablet accessible, and are available in both English and Spanish.
Many modules feature Action Plans with budgeting and planning tools to reinforce positive behavior and help you take positive steps toward better financial health.
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Financial Foundations for Members
Benefits of a Credit Union
Car Loans
Checking Accounts
Credit Cards
Mobile and Online Banking
Prepaid Cards
Preventing Overdraft Fees
Why You Should Pay More Than the Minimum Balance on Your Credit Card -
Building Financial Capability
Budgeting for Families
Creating a Budget
Credit Scores and Reports
Debt Management
Family Conversations about Money
Healthy Financial Habits
Identity Protection
Set Your Calendar Every Year for Good Financial Health
Taxes: The Basics -
Investing in Your Future
529 Plans
Article: Managing Volatile Income
Building Emergency Savings
Certificates of Deposit
Health Savings Accounts
Mindful Living
Paying for College
Savings Accounts
Shopping for Insurance
Sustainable Investing -
Owning a Home
Buying a Home
Considering Homeownership
Investment Property
Mortgage Relief
Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages
Should I Refinance My Mortgage? -
Financial Caregiving
Becoming a Financial Caregiver
Expectations of a Financial Caregiver
Planning for a Financial Caregiver
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
Reporting Elder Financial Abuse -
Preparing For Retirement
401(k) Plans
Article: Maximizing Retirement Savings
Estate Planning
FIRE Lifestyle
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
Planning for Retirement
Wealth Transfer
When to Collect Social Security -
Small Business Essentials
Developing a Business Plan
Financial Wellbeing for Entrepreneurs
How Businesses Obtain Credit
How Businesses Use Credit
Small Business Banking Services
Small Business Financial Statements -
Calculators
Find useful calculators throughout these modules or click the icon to visit Freedom’s Calculators