by ACU | Jul 18, 2025 | News, Tips and Guides
At Advance Credit Union, we understand that managing finances while keeping the whole family entertained during school holidays can be challenging. That’s why we’ve put together this list of free and affordable activities around Birmingham alongside a few...
by ACU | Jul 11, 2025 | News, Tips and Guides
Taking out a loan can be a smart financial decision when handled responsibly. But before signing on the dotted line, it’s essential to understand how loan repayment works. Knowing the terms, timelines, and responsibilities can help you avoid debt traps and stay...
by ACU | May 14, 2025 | News, Tips and Guides
A credit union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative that offers affordable banking services, including savings and loans, with a focus on benefiting its members and the community. Financial inclusion Credit unions not only provide services to...
by ACU | May 2, 2025 | News, Tips and Guides
Spotting debt traps Recognising debt traps such as the ones listed below is a crucial step in avoiding debt and moving towards financial freedom. Debt traps might start small perhaps with a missed bill payment, relying on credit cards for daily expenses, or taking out...
by ACU | Mar 17, 2025 | News, Press Release
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...
by ACU | Mar 11, 2025 | News, Press Release
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...
