Financial Literacy Month: Free Financial Education at Your Fingertips
Published on April 14, 2025
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April is Financial Literacy Month, a timely reminder that it’s never too late to kickstart your financial goals for 2025 and beyond. At Metro, we focus on providing financial education resources that help our members and communities manage their money with confidence.
This Financial Literacy Month, we want to make sure you know about all the valuable tools available to get ahead financially. Whether your goals involve budgeting, saving, paying down debt, or investing, we have what you need to begin your financial journey.
Financial Education and Wellness
Our Financial Wellness Center has everything you need to launch your personal finance goals. These interactive modules can be done on your own time, from anywhere.
- The Basics covers the fundamentals of personal finance, including how to manage a checking account, understand credit cards, and monitor your credit score.
- Savings highlights the different types of savings you may need, from building an emergency fund to saving for college and planning for retirement.
- Loans helps you explore your options for auto loans and home financing, and learn how to make the best financial decisions for your situation.
- Tools & Tips provides helpful advice on creating a budget, protecting your identity, filing taxes, and other essential personal finance topics.
- Youth is a great place for both parents and their children to start learning about financial literacy together.
Financial News and Articles
Stay up to date on the latest financial trends, tips, and news on the Metro Blog!
The blog features articles from financial experts covering a wide variety of topics, including budgeting, money management, common financial scams, homebuying tips, and more. Use our search bar to find answers to your most pressing financial questions.
If you’re thinking about buying a home, we know that it’s a major financial decision that requires careful research. Start your homebuying journey with our Homebuyer’s Resource Center.
Inside the Resource Center, you’ll find informative articles that break down the homebuying process, including tips on obtaining a mortgage, understanding down payments, and everything else you need to know before signing on the dotted line.
Events and Seminars
For those seeking in-depth financial guidance, we offer a variety of financial seminars and events hosted by Metro’s financial experts.
Each month, we host a virtual homebuying seminar for first-time homebuyers. Our mortgage team will guide you through the process, helping you understand what to expect, how to afford your first home, and more. You’ll even have the chance to ask questions and receive personalized answers from the experts.
In addition to virtual seminars, we hold in-person homebuying events throughout the year, so stay tuned for upcoming dates.
If you’re not currently looking for a home but want to learn more about other financial topics, we have you covered! Our events cover everything from debt management and student loans to retirement planning and creating a budget.
Visit our Events and Seminars Calendar to learn more and register for upcoming events. Whether you're working on paying off debt, saving for retirement, or learning how to budget, our experts will empower you with the knowledge you need to succeed.
Your Financial Journey, Supported Every Step of the Way
No matter where you are in your financial journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone. With the wealth of free resources, expert guidance, and tools available through Metro Credit Union, your financial goals are well within reach.
