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 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 – 12 online learning modules to help you develop essential elements of personal finance—each with a quiz to test your skills.
Calculators & Educators – A comprehensive set of financial planning calculators and learning guides designed to answer questions such as “How much will my mortgage payments be?” or “How will retirement affect my expenses?” or “How much will it cost to raise a child?”
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.

Financial Security

iSekurity – an industry leader employing former federal agents dedicated to fighting identity theft and fraud. You’ll have the largest team in the nation working for you!
Security & Fraud Center – Learn how to protect yourself against identity theft and fraud.

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.
Glossary of Financial Terms – Simple definitions to some of the most common financial terms.
Newsletter – Keep up with the latest NWFCU news and events in The Northwest Message, our monthly member newsletter, as well as Mortgage Matters, our quarterly newsletter which is sent to all our real estate borrowers.
Seminars – Learn the basics of home buying, college-planning, investments and more at our free, interactive seminars.
Switch to Us Kit – 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.