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Credit Unions: Advancing Financial Literacy Through Responsible Credit
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] April is National Financial Literacy Month, highlighting the importance of understanding financial options and making informed decisions. Access to fair, transparent credit is a key component of financial education. Credit unions advance financial literacy by taking a relationship‑based approach to lending by looking beyond credit scores to understand a member’s full story. Financial Plus Credit Union’s Trent Threadgill shares, “My favorite part of that application process is when I push the monitor out of the way, and I just have a conversation with the person face to face… You’re not looking at the person as a score. You’re looking at them as a person.” This approach helps members learn their options, understand the impact of their choices, and take meaningful steps toward financial stability. A person wearing glasses and a red sweater AI-generated content may be incorrect. Learn more at www.betterforillinois.org Paid for by Illinois Credit Union League.
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