Tools & Education

NWFCU is committed to helping members manage their money, while planning for their future. To help you make educated decisions for the matters that affect you most, we encourage you to use the following resources and tools:

Financial Security

Identity Theft Protection – brought to you by NWFCU and ITAC Sentinel^® – multiple layers of identity theft protection you need in today’s world.
Security & Fraud Center – Learn how to protect yourself against identity theft and fraud.

Financial Tools

BALANCE – A money management and counseling service to help streamline finances, reduce debt and plan for and attain long-term goals.
BALANCE TRACK Personal Finance Education Center – 16 online learning modules to help you develop essential elements of personal finance—each with a quiz to test your skills.
Calculators – A comprehensive set of financial planning calculators.
Debt in Focus – free, confidential online debt management tool that provides a personalized plan to help you: analyze your debt, create a budget based on your income, improve your credit score and keep your finances in check.
Member Solutions – A program designed for members experiencing financial difficulties. Our goal is to help you protect or rebuild your credit and, if possible, avoid foreclosure or repossession.

Additional Resources

Consumer Articles – A library of money management and consumer articles with the latest tips, tools and advice on topics ranging from funding a college education to saving for retirement.
Consumer Guide to Credit Report & Credit Scores
Magazine – Our quarterly member magazine, The Northwest Difference, features informative articles, snapshots of our community events, and much more.
Seminars – Learn the basics of home buying, college-planning, investments and more at our free, interactive seminars.
Switch Service – Easy online tool to help you close your old bank accounts, move your direct deposits and set up automatic transfers.
Youth Resources
- Youth Club Accounts – Savings rewards and extra benefits for members age newborn to teen.
- Googolplex – Elementary, middle and high school aged-children will enjoy using our interactive online tools and games to explain how to manage their finances.
- Student Services – Special products, services and resources for high school and college-age members.