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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...

Financial tips for buying a home
Buying a home in 2025 comes with new challenges and opportunities, especially as mortgage rates and property values continue to fluctuate. With UK house prices rising by an average of 3.5% in early 2025, staying financially prepared is more important than ever. In...

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...

Plan, Save, Prosper: Your 2025 Financial To-Do List
To-do list: Start and Secure emergency funds Set your 2025 financial goals Prepare for tax season Pay off those high-interest debts Review last year's bank statements Start the year on a high with this Finance to-do list, helping you save and manage your money. Go...

Last Minute Holiday Guide
With less than 8 days left, for those who still have holiday tasks to tackle, this blog offers quick, practical tips for managing last-minute shopping, decorating, and travel without overspending or stressing. 1. Gift giving Stick to the list To avoid...

Money mistakes we’ve all made at Christmas
We’ve all been there. You’ve just bought another expensive dress that just ends up never being worn… a regretful purchase or you could say a money mistake. Christmas is especially full of these so let's take a look at some money mistakes we’ve all made at Christmas. ...

How can a Credit Union save you money?
Credit unions save you money by offering lower interest rates on loans, higher dividends on savings, and fewer fees. Lower interest rates Loans provided by a Credit Union offer lower interest rates to members. This is mainly due to their...

Innovation Lab Challenge
Advance Credit Union is proud to participate in the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) Challenge, launched by SuperTech WM and FinTech Scotland. This partnership focuses on using innovation to improve consumer experiences and outcomes. Discover how tech solutions can enhance what we offer to our members!

How to Improve Your Credit Score?
Your credit score is key to your financial health. In this blog, we’ll share tips to improve your score, from managing debt smartly to preventing credit file fraud. Whether you’re building or rebuilding credit, these steps can help you boost your score and access better financial opportunities.

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