PRESS RELEASE

(CREDIT UNION) ANNOUNCES BALANCE PARTNERSHIP
Financial Fitness Program to Provide
Counseling and Education to Membership

San Francisco, CA: (Credit Union) today announced their partnership with BALANCE Financial Fitness Program. Rising consumer debt, ever-increasing numbers of bankruptcy filings, and growing numbers of predatory financial services have resulted in a greater need for comprehensive education and counseling from a trusted resource.

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San Francisco-based BALANCE provides financial education and counseling programs to partnering credit unions nationwide. Services include money management and housing counseling, a debt repayment plan, credit report review, and a toll-free information line - all free to members.

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In addition to helping members improve their financial situation, (Credit Union) believes the BALANCE partnership will result in reduced losses and an increase in member loyalty. Proactive money management and debt related services have the power to offset bankruptcies and prepare members for financial goals that involve mortgage and investment products available through the credit union.

For more information about (Credit Union), contact Contact Person at (555) 555-5555, or log onto www.your creditunion.com.

Credit Union Times
560 Village Blvd, Suite 325
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: (800) 345-9936 / (561) 683-8515
FAX: (561) 683-8514

CUNA
P.O. Box 431
Madison, WI 53701-0431
(800) 356-9655
Fax: (608) 231-4263
lgregg@cuna.coop
kkuehn@cuna.coop

The National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-518-6300
region5@ncua.gov

Creditunions.com
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
10th Floor,
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 1-800-446-7453, 202-223-3920
Fax: 202-223-6098
aliesenfeld@creditunions.com