I’ve always been one to focus on details. It’s just my nature. And I thought I had it all figured out when it came to my future. But four years ago, I found out that life doesn’t always go as planned. Now at almost 55, I find myself completely without that secured, well thought out plan I thought I had.

We seem to take the time to make-over just about every aspect of our life. From our homes, to our wardrobe, to even our bodies, yet we never really take the time to make-over the most important part. Our finances.

Life may have thrown me a curve ball, but I’m about to knock it out of the park and change my financial future. Thanks to ELGA Credit Union, I’m starting a yearlong, full financial make-over to get my life back on track. ELGA’s friendly expert staff will help me with everything from budgeting, to saving, financial coaching, to even planning for my retirement. I am getting ahold of my finances and taking control of my future — and I'm looking forward to taking you on this journey with me. Be sure to check back here for updates on the strategies I'm working through and how it's helping me.

Sure it’s scary when we go through changes in our lives that upset that perfect plan we thought we had, but there is hope! Come join me at one of ELGA’s Financial Fitness classes as we gather the tools we will need for our financial futures.

It’s never too late to have the financial “look” you really want.

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