Take control of your financial future

The importance of financial literacy cannot be understated. To help our members create a more secure financial future, Directions partners with a number of resource providers. Learn more about understanding and managing money today.

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Monthly Budget Worksheet

Use this worksheet to create and manage your monthly budget. Plug in your income and expenses to calculate how much you have left to spend each month.
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Smart Money Education

AGE APPROPRIATE MONEY RELATED VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES AND BOOK READINGS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU LEVEL UP YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF MONEY AND FINANCES. BROUGHT TO YOU BY DIRECTIONS CREDIT UNION.
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FoolProof

TEACHES YOU ABOUT MONEY, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE REALITIES OF THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM THROUGH HIGHLY INTERACTIVE, SELF-GRADING LESSONS. THIS FREE, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PROVIDES SHORT VIDEOS, EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND TEXT, AND MUCH MORE..
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Trinity Debt Management

RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL AND FAMILY BUDGETING, PERSONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT, DEBT REPAYMENT, AVOIDING BANKRUPTCY, FORECLOSURE, AND REPOSSESSION. LEARN ABOUT BUDGETING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, AUTO LOAN FINANCE AND MORE..
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Finances 101 presented by NW Ohio Credit Union

A FINANCIAL EDUCATION GAME THAT TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT THE MONEY DEMANDS OF THE REAL WORLD. ONLINE PLAYERS MANAGE A VIRTUAL CHECKBOOK AND EXPERIENCE THE IMPACT THEIR CHOICES HAVE ON THEIR FINANCES.
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Financial Calculators

SHOULD YOU PURCHASE OR LEASE YOUR NEXT VEHICLE? FOUND YOUR DREAM HOME, BUT NOT SURE IF YOU CAN AFFORD THE PAYMENT? FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD BY CALCULATING AN AUTO OR HOME LOAN PAYMENT WITH OUR EASY TO USE CALCULATOR TOOLS..
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Security Center

Be aware of common fraud scams, and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim! Learn the latest scams and ways to protect your security online by visiting the Security Center page.
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AnnualCreditReport.com

Visit this trusted site to get a free annual credit report. By reviewing your account information against the credit report, you will be able to detect any unauthorized account activity and avoid unnecessary surprises when applying for a loan, etc.

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Credit rebuilder

Your opportunities should not be defined by your credit score. Directions has loan programs specifically for individuals with less-than-perfect credit that are designed to help borrowers reestablish their creditworthiness.

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