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Free Financial Webinar Schedule

As a member of Golden Valley Federal Credit Union, we invite you to participate in free monthly webinars presented by our partner organization, Balance Financial Fitness.

Each month has two opportunities to view the webinar; one morning and one early evening session. We encourage you to take this free opportunity to improve your financial fitness!

BALANCE is a non-profit service. Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc. and are certified by HUD to provide comprehensive housing counseling services.

May – Dollars and Sense: Managing Money for a Healthier Mind

May 6, 2025 | May 15, 2025

Did you know that your financial health can significantly impact your mental well-being? Explore the powerful relationship between money and mental health by diving into how financial stress affects your emotional state and learn how to create a balanced approach to money management, build financial resilience, and reduce anxiety around financial decisions.

June – Buy or Rent: Weighing the Pros and Cons

June 3, 2025 | June 12, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a renter evaluating your next step, or simply curious about the current real estate landscape, deciding whether to buy or rent requires careful consideration. This session will help you navigate the pros and cons of both options by exploring the financial, lifestyle, and market factors that influence this important decision.

July – Mastering the Gig Economy

July 8, 2025 | July 17, 2025

If you do gig work, you know how tricky it can get on the money management side of things. In this jampacked presentation you’ll learn how to take control of your financials and get actionable steps for simplifying healthcare, retirement, taxes, budgeting, savings, and more.

August – Raising a Money Smart Kid – Back to School Edition

August 12, 2025 | August 21, 2025

Earning money, spending and saving are important lessons children learn very early on in life. This session will help guide parents on effective ways to educate children about financial responsibility that can last a lifetime.

September – Finances for New Families

September 9, 2025 | September 18, 2025

Getting married. Having kids. These are natural progressions in life for many, but also present new financial situations and decisions to make immediately, and for the long term. This session will help you discover, prioritize, and design a workable plan for your family’s goals and lifestyle.

October – Federal vs Private Student Loans

October 7, 2025 | October 16, 2025

This workshop explains key differences between federal and private student loans, and compares eligibility, interest rates, repayment plans and more. Participants will learn how to choose the option that best suits their needs.

November – Safeguarding Seniors: Strategies to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation

November 4, 2025 | November 13, 2025

Elder financial exploitation is a growing concern that affects millions of seniors each year. Learn about common tactics used by scammers, how to recognize the signs of financial abuse, and practical steps to take if you suspect someone you know is being exploited.

December – Sleighing the Holiday Season

December 9, 2025 | December 18, 2025

It may be called “the most wonderful time of the year” but December can also be filled with unwanted debt and overspending. Learn budgeting strategies and tactics to avoid year-end credit card crunch and future debt traps.

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Theme Park Tickets

We’re thrilled to announce some BIG Walt Disney World Resort promotions were recently released and are available at Get Away Today for our members. Here are some of the deal highlights, which are available using the custom link included below:

Additionally, we’re excited to let you know that we also have incredible deals for the Disneyland Resort in California.

  • Adults at Kids’ Prices on 3-Day and longer Disneyland Resort tickets for travel through 2025.
  • Disneyland from $94 per Day with the purchase of a 4-day 1-Park per Day Disneyland Resort ticket for travel May 16 – August 14, 2025.
  • Extra Night Free Anaheim Hotel Specials – there are so many options to choose from!