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All Financial Education Resources, located in one place.

At Education First, our mission is to deliver top-notch Financial Education tools. Originating from the vision of educators, our core belief centers around equipping individuals with the essential resources they need for success.

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 Browse resources designed to help you save, spend, borrow, and plan with confidence. 

Savings

Click here to check our current savings solutions and review your options!

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Budgeting

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Financial Calculators

Click here to see our financial calculators to help you plan ahead on your finances!

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C.A.F.E. Youth Savings

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Help your kids grow confident with money, one lesson at a time. Our self-guided financial learning program gives children access to interactive, age-appropriate resources that make learning about saving, spending, and budgeting both fun and accessible, all through our online platform. 

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It Pays to Learn About Finance with Zogo!

We've partnered with Zogo to bring you the financial education experience that you've been wishing for. Here's how it works.

  • Zogo users are rewarded for completing bite-sized financial literacy lessons on a range of topics - from intelligently saving, spending, managing your money and more.

  • By completing modules, taking interactive five-question quizzes, and participating in daily trivia games, you'll earn virtual "pineapples" and work toward real-life rewards - like a $5 gift card to one of your favorite stores!
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Financial Education Seminars

We strive to provide the essential tools and knowledge you need to navigate your financial journey confidently. Throughout the year, we offer several opportunities to learn more about budgeting, saving, investing, and more, through our Financial Education Seminars. 

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Educator Resources

We aim to assist educators by offering free resources that they can utilize in their classrooms. From financial workbooks and worksheets to opportunities for live classroom presentations, we've got all your needs covered.

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Check Out Our Latest Blogs in the Vault!

 

Employee Spotlight: Treayana Williams

Employee Spotlight: Treayana Williams

Meet Treayana Williams, one of our Consumer Loan Servicers!🚗🌟

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Brittany FiED Blog (Rate Escape)

Brittany FiED Blog (Rate Escape)

Have you ever taken out a mortgage only to see interest rates drop afterward, leaving you wishing you had waited for the perfect time to buy? With Education First FCU’s Rate Escape mortgage promotion, you don’t have to put your homebuying plans on hold while waiting for rates to change 🏠

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Land Loan or Construction Loan? How to Finance Building a Home in Southeast Texas

Land Loan or Construction Loan? How to Finance Building a Home in Southeast Texas

  • Land loans cover purchasing raw or unimproved acreage, while construction loans fund the active building phase in staged payments.
  • You can secure property now and build later, or combine your lot purchase and build process into custom home financing.
  • A permanent mortgage pays off the construction financing once your home passes final inspection.

Building a custom home on a scenic plot in Hardin, Jasper, or Jefferson County begins with selecting the proper financing path. Education First Federal Credit Union provides local lenders with tailored loan solutions to turn empty acreage into a completed residence. Knowing whether you need a land loan, a construction loan, or both helps you plan your budget with confidence.

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