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Free family activities to do in Birmingham
Discover free and affordable family activities in Birmingham this summer 2025! From museums and parks to creative crafts and community events, enjoy fun ways to entertain kids while saving money.

Understanding loan repayments: what you need to know before borrowing
Thinking of borrowing in Birmingham or the West Midlands? Learn essential loan repayment tips, key terms, and safe lending advice to manage your loans confidently and avoid debt traps.

PrizeSaver summer sizzler super draw
Kick off the summer with PrizeSaver’s extra super draw with 5 prizes of £1000! This is your chance to win £1000 to help you have a summer to remember – and all you need to do is save! To be included in the super draw, you need to have funds in your PrizeSaver account...

How do credit unions support communities?
Learn how credit unions support communities such as Birmingham. Discover how joining Advance Credit Union supports your community through Financial inclusion (supporting all), local economy (keeping money within the community and networks.

How to Spot and Avoid Common Debt Traps: A Guide to Financial Freedom
Learn how to spot and avoid common debt traps with practical tips to take control of your finances. Discover key strategies for managing credit cards, loans, and more to achieve financial freedom.

Advance Credit Union receives funding from Fair4All Finance
Advance Credit Union is delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding through Fair4All Finance’s Community Finance Resilience Fund, a vital initiative supporting community finance providers during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Fair4All Finance is...

Buying a home in 2025: Financial tips to know before buying
Buying a home in Birmingham in 2025? Discover essential financial tips for new home buyers in B postcode areas, including budgeting, mortgages, and saving for your first house.

Win big every month with Advance Credit Union’s PrizeSaver scheme!
Members of Advance Credit Union (ACU) can now win up to £5,000 a month as ACU joins the PrizeSaver scheme, a savings account initiative for credit unions across the UK, to encourage people to save. New and current members can open a PrizeSaver account, and for every...

Advance Credit Union announces new general manager
Advance Credit Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Faye Bailey as General Manager. This key promotion underscores the credit union’s dedication to fostering exceptional leadership and driving forward its mission to provide fair and accessible financial...

2025 Financial To-Do List for Beginners: Set Money Goals, Pay Off Debts & Prepare Taxes
Transform your finances in 2025 with 5 life-changing money tips from your trusted Credit Union in Birmingham. Learn how to build emergency funds, set goals, manage debt, and prepare for tax season for a financially secure year.

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