FREE Financial Counseling Services
BrightStar Credit Union has partnered with BALANCE to help you take control of your financial future — at no cost to you.
BALANCE provides BrightStar members with access to confidential financial counseling, educational resources, and tools designed to improve your money management skills. Whether you're trying to build credit, reduce debt, or create a budget, BALANCE can help — for FREE.
Services Offered
Professional Counseling
Get free, confidential help with budgeting, debt, credit, and more from certified financial counselors.
BALANCE Track Courses
Self-paced online financial education programs to strengthen your money skills at your own pace.
Financial Calculators
Interactive tools to plan loan payments, savings, budgets, and other financial goals.
Credit Report Review
Obtain a free or low-cost copy of your credit report and get a professional review with personalized guidance.
Why Use BALANCE?
Discover the benefits that make BALANCE the perfect financial partner for BrightStar members.
100% FREE
Completely free for BrightStar members — no hidden fees or charges, ever.
Expert & Unbiased
Get unbiased financial advice from certified professionals with no sales agenda.
Secure & Confidential
Your privacy is fully protected. All counseling sessions and information remain confidential.
24/7 Online Tools
Access educational resources, courses, and calculators anytime — day or night.
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Ready to Take Control of Your Finances?
Get started with BALANCE today — it's completely free for BrightStar members and the resources are available 24/7.