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Standard Materials
Co-branded Materials
DIY Materials

Partners are not obligated to use the standard materials or co-branded artwork we provide. Some of our partners choose to design their own brochures and inserts to better complement their existing marketing materials or to precisely match their branding guidelines. Below is the approved content and downloadable basic templates which can be used for DIY designs. You are not limited to this exact text but any changes must be reviewed and approved by BALANCE. If you have any questions please contact your Partner Relations Manager.

General Guidelines

  • Use of the BALANCE name - Our company name, BALANCE, must always appear in full uppercase letters, and never hyphenated.

  • Use of the BALANCE logo - The BALANCE logo may not be truncated, edited, re-colored or otherwise revised in any way.

  • Review of artwork prior to printing - We request to review a PDF of the finalized artwork prior to printing. Please consult with your Partner Relations Manager, or email partnerrelations@balancepro.org.

  • Stock Photography - Due to licensing restrictions, we cannot provide any of the stock photography used in our materials.

Suggested Titles for Brochures and Inserts

  • Achieve Balance
  • BALANCE Can Help You Master Your Money
  • Individual Financial Needs, Individual Financial Counseling
  • Think Positive, Think BALANCE

Brochure Text

With so many financial issues, money management can feel overwhelming. That’s why Your Credit Union has partnered with BALANCE, a financial fitness program that makes it easy for you to get on top of your situation. Whether you’re saving for your child’s education, or trying to get out of debt, BALANCE counselors are here for you.

As a benefit of your credit union membership, you now have free access to the following confidential services:

InfoLine
Certified counselors are available to answer your questions about money management and other personal finance topics.

Money Management Counseling
If you’d like to get out of debt, improve your credit or avoid bankruptcy, a counselor can help you design a realistic spending and savings plan.

Debt Management Plan
Consolidate your credit card payments, lower payment amounts, and even reduce or eliminate interest and fees to get out of debt.

Credit Report Review
Creditors, employers and others often use credit reports to assess a person’s financial fitness. A counselor will review your credit report with you, making sure you know your rights. BALANCE can even provide a low-cost credit report.

Insert Text

With so many financial issues, money management can feel overwhelming. That’s why Your Credit Union has partnered with BALANCE, a financial fitness program that makes it easy for you to get on top of your situation. You now have access to BALANCE’s free, confidential services:

InfoLine
Financial information is available Monday–Thursday 5am–8pm, Friday 5am–5pm, and Saturday 8am–5pm (PST).

Money Management Counseling
Certified financial counselors help you develop both short and long term financial strategies.

Debt Management Plan
Consolidate your credit card payments, lower payment amounts, and even reduce or eliminate interest and fees to get out of debt.

Credit Report Review
A counselor will review your credit report with you, making sure you know your rights. BALANCE can even provide a low-cost credit report.

InfoLine Call-in Hours by Time Zone

Pacific

Monday–Thursday
5am–8pm

Friday
5am–5pm

Saturday
8am–5pm

Mountain

Monday–Thursday
6am–9pm

Friday
6am–6pm

Saturday
9am–6pm

Central

Monday-Thursday
7am-10pm

Friday
7am-7pm

Saturday
10am-7pm

Eastern

Monday-Thursday
8am-11pm

Friday
8am-8pm

Saturday
11am-8pm

Templates (for InDesign CS2 - CS4)

Download the basic templates for our inserts, brochures and posters. The files below are generic layouts (with unspecified colors, fonts, etc.) meant to be finished by a graphic design artist using Adobe InDesign. These templates are not compatible with other programs.

Insert
Size: 3 x 7"
Format: InDesign Interchange

Download Template (ZIP)

Brochure
Sizes: 3 x 7" and 3.5 x 8.5"
Format: InDesign Interchange

Download Template (ZIP)

Poster
Sizes: 8.5 x 11" and 22 x 28"
Format: InDesign Interchange

Download Template (ZIP)

Plese note: Due to licensing restrictions, we cannot provide any of the stock photography used in our materials.

BALANCE Logo

Download an Illustrator EPS vector file (best for professional printing) of the BALANCE logo (make sure not to open it in Photoshop). The BALANCE logo may not be truncated, edited, re-colored or otherwise revised in any way. If you have any questions, please contact your Partner Relations Manager, or email partnerrelations@balancepro.org.

Download EPS logo (ZIP)
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