Financial Wellness
Guidance For Every Stage Of Life
Invest In Your Future!
Whether you’re looking to spend, save, borrow, or manage your money wisely, MC Federal is the place to go for all of your financial needs and learning. We have many tools, resources, and help to guide you through every stage of your personal financial journey.
The Road to Financial Wellness
We offer financial literacy materials to all of the high schools in the five counties we serve. We also offer classroom instruction. This is a significant investment we make with our financial and staff commitment, but the return is priceless. We provide education to over 1,000 students each year to help prepare them to be financially responsible. Education is at the forefront and plays an essential role to building a solid financial future. We are hoping to make a difference in the lives of students and the lives of their families by introducing financial literacy.
Our President & Chief Member Experience Officer, Elba Arenas, and her team have a passion for financial literacy. This has been reflected not just in all the classes they teach but has also gained recognition in the Credit Union Community. MC Federal was presented with the Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award in 2022 and 2019. This award recognizes leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy for all ages in honor of Alphonse Desjardins, who emphasized the movement’s long-time commitment to youth and founded the first credit unions in Canada and the United States. This award was earned on behalf of the hard work and passion that Elba Arenas and Brian Wiktor, along with their team, bring to the MC Federal Financial Literacy program. The 2022 award was earned in acknowledgement of the success of our class, “The Road to Financial Wellness,” held in conjunction with Getting Ahead Foundation. In 2019, Elba and her team were recognized for delivering financial education to members, not-for-profit organizations, churches, businesses and the Hispanic community through classes and one-on-one counseling.
MC Federal’s financial literacy program impacts our local communities in a positive way. In the 6-week program, participants are educated in areas such as accounts and fees, budgeting, rates, fraud, and credit and debit products. The class is focused on teaching basic economic empowerment skills and financial knowledge to serve as a road map to financial well-being.
For more information on these classes or to sign up when they are available, please contact Our Financial Literacy Team at 800-834-0082, view our Financial Literacy brochure, or fill out our Financial Literacy contact form.
This project is funded by a grant from the
CrossState Credit Union Foundation.
What our Participants are Saying:
Building a Healthier Financial Future Together
As a valued member of MC Federal Credit Union your financial health is our priority, so we’ve partnered with the trusted national nonprofit GreenPath Financial Wellness to offer you free financial counseling, guidance, and educational resources. GreenPath is here to support you in making decisions that make your life better, happier, and more satisfying.
GreenPath has more than 60 years of experience helping people build financial health and resiliency. Their NFCC and HUD-certified counselors explain your options to manage credit card debt, learn about personal finance, and come up with a plan to make your financial goals happen.
As a member of MC Federal Credit Union, you receive:
Financial Counseling
You have access to free, one-on-one financial counseling delivered by caring, certified experts. Understand your situation, learn about options, and make a plan to reach your goals.
Debt Management Services
If you have high-interest credit card debt, a GreenPath Debt Management Plan may be able to help lower your interest rates so you can pay off debt faster while saving money.
Housing Services
If you have housing goals or concerns, GreenPath’s HUD-certified housing counselors can help. Take advantage of foreclosure prevention services, homebuyer counseling, rental counseling, and reverse mortgage counseling.
Credit Report Review
Learn how to read your personal credit report, how a credit score is calculated, and how to build or improve your score.
Student Loan Counseling
GreenPath can point you to resources to see if loan forgiveness is an option, and if you have repayment options that can postpone or lower your payments. Learn the pros and cons of each strategy to make an informed decision on which is best for you.
Financial Wellness Education
Take advantage of free, monthly educational webinars, articles and online learning designed to strengthen your financial health.
GreenPath Counselors are Ready to Help.
Call GreenPath today at 877-337-3399 to connect with a kind, caring, NFCC-certified counselor.
Make informed financial decisions and find your path to a bright financial future.
It’s free, no-pressure, and 100% confidential.
GreenPath Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm Eastern
Friday: 8 am – 8 pm Eastern
Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm
Upcoming Webinars:
Join our partners, GreenPath, for an upcoming webinar. Can’t make the webinar time? No worries! Register anyway, and they’ll send you the recorded webinar.
Financial Wellness Articles
The latest articles from GreenPath’s blog covering a diverse array of topics including dealing with debt, budgeting, student loans, homebuying, and other financial wellness topics.
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Financial Wellness Starts with Financial Education
From learning how to budget to paying down debt, being equipped with the right information is key to taking control of day-to-day financial choices and achieving your financial goals.
Through our partnership with GreenPath Financial Wellness, you have unlimited access to the GreenPath LearningLab+ – a brand new education portal featuring a robust library of courses, guides, and other resources for improving financial wellness.
Designed by a team of education specialists and financial wellness experts, the portal is easy-to-use, convenient, and teaches key financial concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Learn how to:
- Establish a Budget
- Open a Checking Account
- Prioritize Expenses
- Improve Your Credit
- Establish Healthy Financial Habits
- Understand Forbearance & Mortgage Options
Registration is quick and easy! Sign up and start exploring courses here.
Don’t Drag Today’s Debt into 2026
Don’t Let Debt Steal Another Year
Every swipe, every minimum payment, every “I’ll deal with it later” moment stretches your debt further into the future. Without a plan, the numbers don’t just stay the same—they spiral.
It doesn’t have to be that way. We partner with national non-profit GreenPath Financial Wellness to support you – whether you simply need a conversation with a counselor or an organized plan.
People in GreenPath’s Debt Management Program often finish paying off their debt 7+ years sooner than those who go it alone. That’s years of interest saved, months of stress eliminated, and the chance to actually breathe financially.
Imagine this: in 2028, you could be celebrating the holidays debt-free, finally enjoying the season instead of dreading next month’s bills. Or, if nothing changes, you could still be paying off 2024’s Amazon cart in 2035—oof.
Every day you wait, future-you is losing freedom and money. Why not start today and give yourself the gift that keeps on giving: a clear path to financial breathing room.
Don’t let your debt dictate your holidays. Take control now and start your journey toward freedom.
“Cutting my monthly payments by 50% just by lowering the interest rate was a HUGE help! I cannot express enough how much GreenPath has helped not only my financial well-being but also contributed to increasing my mental health by eliminating stress!” (Tana, Ohio)
CheckRight
Opening a Checking Account Just Got a Whole Lot Easier.
Interested in opening a checking account but unsure where to start? Whether you are opening an account for the first time or you’ve had one in the past, this course can help you understand how a checking account can benefit you. We’ll also explore some common checking account options, and how to best deal with challenges along the way. In this interactive experience, you’ll follow Veronica and Nicholas through real-life scenarios as they interact with their new accounts, deal with common challenges, and use these challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow as they work toward their long-term financial goals. In this course, you will learn:
- How to deal with and avoid common anxiety-causing situations such as missed due dates, overdrafts, and rejected transactions
- The benefits of mobile account management
- Which plastic card to use (i.e., ATM cards, debit cards, credit cards)
- What ChexSystems is and how you can overcome any roadblocks associated with it
- How to clear items from the mystical QualiFile
Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes
Free Financial Counseling: Request a Call Today
Dealing with debt or interested in improving your overall financial health?
Whatever it is that you dream about doing in your life, and however your financial situation stacks up, we’re here to support you.
Through our partnership with GreenPath, you have automatic access to free financial counseling services and educational resources.
Take the first step and request a call from a GreenPath counselor today. It’s free, no-pressure, and 100% confidential.
Questions about an achieving financial wellness?
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