In this special episode of The Cool Fireman Podcast, Brian is on location at SAFRE talking about the brand-new Civic Federal Credit Union branch in Wilmington, North Carolina, joined by Chris Temple from Civic. Brian and Chris dive deep into financial freedom tailored for firefighters, covering everything from personal financial stability to supporting small businesses and fostering community through credit union initiatives. Discover how credit unions like Civic are reshaping financial services to benefit firefighters and their families.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Civic’s Unique Approach: How Civic Federal Credit Union supports firefighters with programs like their fire truck debit card that has raised over $4.9 million for the NC State Firefighters Association.
- Financial Freedom Basics: Practical steps for firefighters to achieve financial stability, including savings plans, debt reduction, and leveraging credit union benefits.
- Small Business Support: Insight into how Civic helps firefighter-owned small businesses thrive with tailored services and discounted rates.
- Community Impact: The philanthropic role of credit unions and how they prioritize giving back to local communities and first responders.
- Why Credit Unions Matter: The advantages of credit unions over traditional banks, from personalized service to member ownership.
Resources Mentioned:
- Civic Federal Credit Union: CivicFCU.org
- Find a Credit Union Near You: CreditUnionsNearMe.com
- NC State Firefighters Association: ncsfa.com
Action Items:
- Check out your local credit union and compare rates for auto loans, home refinancing, or small business support.
- Start building a 90-day savings plan to pave your way toward financial freedom.
- Explore how your credit union gives back to the community and find ways to get involved.
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