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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

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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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Your Best Card: A Closer Look at Our 3.99% Intro APR Offer

Your Best Card: A Closer Look at Our 3.99% Intro APR Offer

For a limited time, qualifying Education First FCU credit cardholders can take advantage of a 3.99% introductory APR for the first six months 💳

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How to Buy a Home in Beaumont, TX Without a 20% Down Payment

How to Buy a Home in Beaumont, TX Without a 20% Down Payment

  • You can buy a home in Beaumont and nearby Southeastern Texas communities without a 20% down payment.
  • PMI can be a valuable trade-off that allows you to invest in a home years earlier than you'd be able to otherwise.
  • Education First Federal Credit Union offers flexible mortgage options with perks that can help you get a home faster and avoid interest rate indecision.

Saving up for a 20% down payment is one of the biggest barriers preventing potential homebuyers in Beaumont from entering the housing market. However, that number is not a requirement, and many mortgage loans allow buyers to put down a much lower percentage of a home's purchase price. If a 20% down payment is keeping you from investing in a home, learning more about your options can help you find the ideal home mortgage for your unique financial situation. Working with an established credit union like Education First Federal Credit Union can help you find more affordable home mortgage options that don't require a 20% down payment and offer special perks to help you get the best terms and premiums.

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Employee Spotlight: Treayana Williams

Employee Spotlight: Treayana Williams

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

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