Financial Fitness
Making Cents Financial Fitness
Welcome to Making Cents, our financial education hub! Here, we're all about making money matters less daunting and more accessible for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a newbie to the finance game or just someone curious about managing money better, you're in the right spot. Making Cents will give you the tools, tips and know-how to feel confident about your finances, whatever your goals may be.
This financial fitness program is designed to provide you with the most relevant and informative financial information and solutions to real life, everyday, financial topics that you can learn from and apply to your daily financial strategies.
Every other month, we will introduce a new topic to keep you fit. Each topic will include a short video that explains the lesson in depth, a published article and additional resources to help you apply what you've learned to your financial journey.
From budgeting basics to investment insights, we've got your back. So, kick back, relax and let's dive into the world of finance together!
Understanding the Credit Union Difference
June 2025
Did you know that there is a BIG difference between traditional banks and credit unions and that credit unions are founded on a "People Helping People" principle? Or even that Credit Unions are considered not-for-profit so that their earning can be used to provide products and services at a lower interest rate to it's member AND be used to support and enhance the communities in which they serve? There are so many benefits to members of credit unions that just aren't offered by banks. Whether your are new to credit unions or a long-time member, there is so much more to your financial that you should know. Sit back and let us tell you all about it with this month's topic: The Credit Union Difference!
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Calculators
Having trouble crunching the numbers? We make it easy for you with our online calculators. -
Worksheets
Whether you're budgeting for college or balancing your checkbook, we have a worksheet that will help. -
GreenPath Financial Wellness
Stuck in a financial rut? GreenPath offers free financial counseling to all Ascentra members to get you back into tip-top shape.
Financial Fitness Resources
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Cuentas De Cheques
Si busca un programa de premios, sin cargos de servicio, o protección de sobregiro, tenemos la cuenta de cheques que justamente necesita. -
Ascentra Anywhere
Ascentra Anywhere te permite realizar todas tus operaciones bancarias con solo pulsar un botón. Esto incluye nuestra aplicación móvil, pagar facturas, herramientas financieras, monederos digitales y pagos móviles. ¡Realizar operaciones bancarias nunca fue tan fácil, estés donde estés! -
Tarjeta De Credito
No hay cobros ocultos. No hay sorpresas. No hay problema. Con la tarjeta de crédito Ascentra, lo que ves es lo que obtienes, incluyendo no cargo anual, no cargo por transferencia de saldo, Y tasas de intereses bajas. ¡Consideramos una victoria total!
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Fixed Rate Mortgage
10 & Done (10 Year Fixed)5.75View Mortgage Loans% -
Préstamos Para Auto
Auto Nuevo y Usado Tan Bajo Como5.25Ver Préstamos Para Automóviles% APR -
Ahorros
Cuenta de Ahorros de Membresía0.05Ver Tasas de Ahorros% APY -
Tarjetas de Crédito
Tasa Inicial de 6 meses por Transferencia de Saldo y Sin Cargo2.99Ver Tarjetas de Crédito% APR
