Credit Union of America has several resources to help you shore-up your finances and make the best of an interruption or change to your income. In fact, CUA’s resources can be helpful during times of more financial stability, too.
GreenPath Financial Wellness is a CUA partner that focuses on your financial wellness, providing online resources, counseling by telephone at 800.550.1961, and debt management plans. GreenPath services are free to CUA members, with one exception. If GreenPath is needed to assist with managing a members’ bills a small fee is assessed monthly with the member’s agreement. GreenPath services are confidential and include:
CUA offers a local financial education specialist to assist you with questions and basic guidance on your financial matters at no charge. Call Judy Schoenecker, ext. 136 to set up an appointment.
Perhaps a change in employment means you have a lump-sum distribution, stock or cash bonus, or even a retirement account that needs to be reviewed or transferred. CUA can help with that too. Licensed professionals are on staff and ready to help. Just contact us and ask to schedule your free appointment and portfolio review.
When a change in income is imminent, the first step is to contact your lender(s) and let them know your situation. The earlier you contact them and the more upfront you are with the lender, the easier it will be for them to provide options in debt consolidation plans, rate reductions, or restructuring your repayment period in order to lower payments, before you get in so far over your head that those options are no longer available. Each case is a bit different, so contact your lender as soon as possible to discuss options for your situation. Then keep in touch with your lender, letting them know if your situation is changing (good or bad), even if you’re still making payments on time. Frequent communication prevents negative surprises on either end. Your lender’s goal is to help you through the tough time so you can meet your loan obligation and keep your collateral. Contact us for assistance.
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