Accel Members Financial Counseling
As a valued member of Coastal, we are committed to serving you. And as a benefit of your membership, we are providing you with free access to money management, financial education services, and free budgeting software. www.accelservices.org.
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Coastal has teamed up with Accel, a financial management program. Through comprehensive education and exceptional service, this organization has been assisting individuals for more than 40 years.
Through our partnership with Accel, you will enjoy unlimited access to financial counselors without paying - it's free!
As a member of Coastal, you can receive assistance with:
- Personal and family budgeting
- Understanding your personal credit report and how to improve your score
- Personal money management
- Debt repayment
- Avoiding bankruptcy, foreclosure, and repossession
- Free access to BudgetSmart - Create your own personalized budget
Accel can give personalized answers to your individual needs. For issues ranging from a proactive savings plan to saving a home from foreclosure, advice is only a phone call away.
Accel counselors are available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (EST), Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To use this new service, simply call (877) 33ACCEL (332-2235) or visit them on the web at www.accelservices.org.
- BudgetSmart
BudgetSmart is an exciting software program exclusive to Coastal Federal Credit Union and Accel Members Financial Management. This easy-to-use software tool uses simple graphics, "pop-up" boxes and bar charts to help you manage money more effectively.
Features and Benefits:
- Establish a budget & Track spending
- View tips for improving areas of overspending (or inadequate saving)
- Experiment with "what if" scenarios to determine how a major purchase or change in income would impact your budget
- Use the wizard to set goals, determine money needed, and add to budget
- Home tab with goals, notes and budget summary
- Budgeting at the item level that allows customization
- Debt reduction calculator
- More flexible budget features
If you've been looking for a quick and easy way to get started on your budget, then BudgetSmart is for you!
