Homeownership is Possible!
Funds for the 2025 Downpayment Plus grant program through the Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago are now available, and NEBAT can help you determine eligibility. Learn more.
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Buying a House
Learn About Loan Preapprovals
Susie is thinking about buying a house. Follow along as she talks to a lender and gets preapproved!
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Paying for Your Child's Education
Steve & Jane Start Out
Steve and Jane just had a baby girl, Susie. They are still working on paying off Steve’s higher education and want to ensure they have a plan set up for when Susie goes to college.
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Budgeting
Whether budgeting for a dream, a vacation or something else, our Personal Finance tool can help you stay on track!
Watch the videos below for some great budgeting tips. Then, use the Personal Finance tool in Exchange OnLine or the mobile app to set your own.
Budget for a Goal
Steve and Jane recently retired and want to follow their dream of traveling in an RV! Follow along as they learn how to fit those expenses into their budget so that they can achieve their goal.
Budget for a Vacation
Budgeting for a vacation entails rearranging a budget and finding which costs can be reduced to have the extra money in the budget! Follow along as Jimmy analyzes his budget so that he can go to Hong Kong!
Credit Cards
Building Credit
Jimmy didn’t want to have debt, so he never used a credit card. Now, he is trying to take out a loan and has no credit. Follow along to learn how to best build credit!
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Credit Card Debt
Steve and Jane are planning to go on a cruise when they retire! Jane gets excited and starts to shop online a little too much. Follow along as Steve and Jane talk about managing their credit card debt to retire sooner.
Retirement
Susie's Career
Susie just landed her first job and has the option of enrolling in a 401(k). She is just starting her career and feels she may be able to wait to save until later in life. After weighing the pros and cons, she changes her mind!
