The more you know, the more you grow.
When it comes to managing your money, knowledge is power. City of Boston Credit Union and BALANCESM, our partner in financial education, can help you set financial goals, improve your credit score, buy a car, and more.
BALANCESM Financial Fitness Videos
Get tips for managing accounts and credit cards, budgeting, student loans, homeownership, and much more.
Your First Checking Account
Your First Credit Card
Budget Counseling
Credit Report Review
Student Loan Coaching
Buying a Home
Dealing with Foreclosure
Youth Financial Literacy: Evolution of Money
Youth Financial Literacy: Understanding Debt
Youth Financial Literacy: Understanding Income Wealth
BALANCESM Financial Fitness Web Pages
Get started with these popular choices or access the entire library of content at CBCU’s dedicated BALANCESM page. BALANCESM services are provided free of charge to all Members.
- Financial Counseling Services
Accredited financial counselors address your goals and challenges, including bankruptcy, debt management, and credit scores.
- Debt Management
Create a debt elimination plan with help from the expert team of creditors at BALANCESM.
- Money Management Webinars
Learn the basics of financial planning and create future opportunities with a range of free webinars.
- Additional Online Tools
Discover articles, financial calculators, videos, checklists, and quizzes to guide financial growth. Easily search more than 400 choices.
CBCU In-Person Services
City of Boston Credit Union provides financial literacy programming for workplaces, schools, and community centers.
Workplace Financial Education
Our team of financial experts is available to speak with employees of businesses in Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk counties. We’ll help your team establish smart habits for short-term management and long-term growth.
Contact Marketing Specialist Coleman Nee for more information.
George & the Coin Crew
The path to financial success starts early. City of Boston Credit Union’s own George & the Coin Crew, featuring likenesses of George Washington, Frederick Douglas, and Susan B. Anthony, are eager to show young ones the way.
Visit George & the Coin Crew online or contact Marketing Specialist Coleman Nee to schedule a school visit by George Billington himself.
Additional Resources
Find tips for saving, budgeting, and planning from nonprofit and governmental organizations.