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January is a natural fit for Financial Wellness Month, as credit unions have long treated financial literacy as a core part of their mission. Coming on the heels of the holiday spending season, the month offers an ideal opportunity for a financial “fresh start,” encouraging individuals to set meaningful goals and build healthy, lasting habits.

Across Illinois, credit unions support financial wellness through workshops, digital tools, one-on-one counseling, and partnerships with schools, employers, and community organizations. These educational efforts commonly focus on:

• Budgeting and money management
• Credit building and debt reduction
• Homeownership preparation
• Saving for education and retirement
• Fraud and identity theft prevention

By meeting members where they are, Illinois credit unions help transform New Year’s financial resolutions into achievable, sustainable plans.

Great Lakes Credit Union’s Jessica Obiala shares how their financial wellness education in schools makes an impact:

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