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Thank you for demonstrating your commitment to the credit union movement. We are grateful for your membership and support.

Upcoming Events

Fraud Isn’t Always Digital: Protect Yourself From Scams

When people think about fraud, they often picture suspicious emails or fake websites. While digital scams remain common, some of today’s most effective fraud schemes happen by phone using pressure, authority, and urgency rather than technology.

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Understanding Credit Union Differences During Financial Hardship

Financial hardship doesn’t discriminate. It can affect individuals and families regardless of income, planning, or experience. What often makes the biggest difference during these moments isn’t the hardship itself—but where you turn for support.

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Why Budgeting Is Hard (and Three Tips to Make It Easier)

Budgeting is often framed as a math problem, but in reality, it’s deeply tied to human behavior. Emotions, habits, stress, and convenience all influence spending decisions—often more than logic or intention.

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Become eligible for membership opportunities with participating credit unions to access financial products and services.
Access free, one-on-one financial counseling, debt management services, and financial education resources through the Foundation’s partnership with BALANCE, a leading national nonprofit organization. BALANCE also offers free monthly webinars and workshops.
Opportunity to elect two Advisory Trustees to represent the interest of the membership on the Cornerstone Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

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