Learning Resources

Read, absorb, grow in your financial wellness journey.

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At Allegacy Federal Credit Union, we are focused on promoting financial health within our membership, staff and community. When you’re in charge of your financial future, we’re happy. We invite you to browse the content below – which is loaded with on-demand financial tips and resources – to help you meet your goals.

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Budgeting

Free tools + guidance designed to offer the information you need to make wise choices, navigate debt the smart way and take control of your finances.

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Calculators

Crunch the numbers, find the answers… on rent vs. buy, debt consolidation and more.

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Security Tips

Protect your data using tips, new and popular resources and our most recent updates on emerging security threats.

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Newsletters

Find our latest newsletter and past issues featuring updates from our CEO and the latest product offers.

Financial health, it makes cents.

Let Allegacy help you along your financial wellness journey with Enrich, an interactive financial education tool. Mobile and tablet enabled, Enrich delivers dynamic content and lessons on a range of personal finance topics that enhance your financial wellbeing.

  1. Create your profile to unlock custom financial tools + courses
  2. Complete your Financial Wellness Checkup for a personalized learning plan
  3. Enter the $1000 Monthly Challenge to learn more + possibly win a prize
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Overdraft: Stay balanced + save money

Maintain a healthy bottom line by leveraging these resources and tools to expertly manage your accounts, keep a positive balance, and avoid unnecessary fees.

An overdraft occurs when money is withdrawn from a bank account and the available balance goes below zero. For example, when you write a check or swipe your debit card but do not have enough money in your checking account to completely fund the transaction. In this situation, the account is said to be “overdrawn” and certain fees apply.

When looking at your account balance, it’s important to understand the difference between the current and available balance. The available balance includes any deposits, withdrawals, and transfers that have already posted to the account and are available for immediate use.

Another important consideration is the posting order of transactions. Deposits are generally posted to your account when they are received, but a hold is often placed on a deposited check, meaning that the full amount may not be available to you immediately. Debits – from checks, ACH payments, and debit card transactions – often vary in how and when that they are presented by merchants.

Overdraft protection is a way to fund an account that has been overdrawn using funds from another account, such as a savings, secondary checking, money market, or line of credit. In an overdraft situation, certain fees and limits apply. Customers have the option to opt in or out of overdraft protection at any time. Without this service, transactions would be declined possibly causing embarrassment and inconvenience.

Follow these useful tips to avoid overdraft situations, leaving more money for you to enjoy:

  • Track your transactions – Take advantage of Allegacy’s digital tools to keep regular tabs on your account balances, spot a low balance, or identify a transaction that has not yet posted to your account.
  • Set account alerts – Enabling push notifications is an easy way to stay abreast of your account activity. Choose from specific balance thresholds, large deposits and withdrawals, or a weekly balance update. Payment reminders are another great tool for keeping track of your bills and avoiding overdraft.
  • Adjust payment dates – Contact your lenders and service providers to request a change in payment dates to make it easier for you to make ends meet without overdrawing your account. Just be aware that it may take one billing cycle to implement the change.
  • Utilize digital payments and transfers – If posting order is a concern, opt for digital payments and transfers as they will typically post sooner than checks. Both WebBanking and the Mobile app will allow you to schedule and edit payments and transfers.
  • Create some margin – While it is not always possible, try to keep a minimum balance in your account at all times, such as $100. Consider this your cushion should some of your transactions clear before you have a chance to make a deposit. Set up a low balance alert to make sure you maintain your designated margin.
  • Be an informed consumer – Do your homework to become familiar with Allegacy’s account rules and associated fees. Reach out to one of our customer service representatives with clarifying questions.
  • Enrich Financial Wellness – Explore Enrich content related to effective account management, budgeting, and minimizing fees. Take advantage of one-time fee waiver program by completing the Enrich Budgeting course.
  • Account Alerts – Enable push notifications, like a weekly balance update or large withdrawal alert, to stay abreast of account balances and avoid overdraft
  • Overdraft Video – Watch this Overdraft video to learn about the current and available balance, posting order, and tips for avoiding overdraft situations

Activities

Challenge yourself or teach others to grow in their financial knowledge with these engaging activities.

The simple lessons you teach today will give your kids a solid foundation for making a lifetime of smart financial decisions. Lessons like how to save and when to spend; the importance of money as a tool to becoming your best. And open a Beginners Best Kids Savings Account today to put those lessons in motion! Download activities to enjoy with your kids »

A lot can happen in 12 weeks. Challenge yourself by choosing one of three savings plans. If you stick with it, you’ll be able to sock away a healthy total! Download an overview with resources you can customize »

Take this self-assessment to identify your financial health score in the areas of spend, save, borrow, and plan. Download the FinHealth Survey and then schedule an appointment to review the results of your survey and explore specific strategies for improving your financial health.

Take a mindful approach toward addressing your debt situation once and for all. To participate in the challenge, simply following these three easy steps:

  1. Download the Debt Freedom Challenge Spreadsheet to quantify your debt, determine a timeline, and develop your repayment strategy
  2. Download the Debt Freedom Challenge Action Plan to move ideas into action plus track and celebrate your weekly progress
  3. Read and absorb Keeping Debt Manageable for the tips, tools, and encouragement you need to be successful

Take control of your finances

Looking for more ways to enhance your financial health? Take advantage of our educational videos!

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