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Free Educational Workshops

March and April 2010

Heading to Fort Lee as Part of BRAC?
If you’re moving to Fort Lee as part of BRAC, lunch and learn about your new community from those who have already moved.  Get the buzz on neighborhoods, schools, amenities and get tips on making your move smoother and stress-free.  Reservations required. Call 410-612-2361 or email workshopRSVP@apgfcu.com.

Friday, March 19, 2010
11:30 am – 1:00 pm LUNCHEON
APG Branch, 2nd floor, Chesapeake Avenue & Oakington Street

 

Heading to Fort Lee as Part of BRAC?
If you’re moving to Fort Lee as part of BRAC, learn about your new community from those who have already moved.  Get the buzz on neighborhoods, schools, amenities and get tips on making your move smoother and stress-free.  Reservations required. Call 410-612-2361 or email workshopRSVP@apgfcu.com.

Friday, March 19, 2010
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
APG Branch, 2nd floor, Chesapeake Avenue & Oakington Street

 

Is Now the Time to Refinance My Home?
When interest rates change in your favor, you may want to refinance. Before you do, what’s your financial situation? How long will you be in your home? What are your goals? We’ll discuss the costs and the steps to take before you consider refinancing. Reserve your space today! Call 410-612-2361 or email workshopRSVP@apgfcu.com.

Wednesday, March 24 , 2010
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
321 S. Main Street, Bel Air, 2nd floor,APGFCU Home Loan Center (Behind the Bel Air Branch)

 

Why Should I Join a Credit Union?
One in every three Americans belongs to a credit union -- that's more than 92 million people who belong to one of 8,200 credit unions with more than $480 billion in collective assets. So what do they know that you don't know?  How exactly will a credit union benefit you?  Learn about the credit union difference and why you should join.  Reserve your space today! Call 410-612-2361 or email workshopRSVP@apgfcu.com.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
321 S. Main Street, Bel Air, 2nd floor,APGFCU Home Loan Center (Behind the Bel Air Branch)

 

TEENS! Do You Want a Job or a Career?
What are employers looking for?  How do you apply for a job?  You’ll learn the benefits of starting a career over just having a job.  We’ll help guide you through the preparation process and teach you how to write a resume and how to properly interview.  To enroll, call Marilyn Howard, Army Community Service Employment Readiness, at 410-278-9669.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Army Community Service, Building 2754 Rodman Road

 

It Takes Two! Couples Workshop
Couples will learn how to financially communicate and speak their money language. Couples will explore strategies for better budgeting, managing finances, combining credit and more. Couples are encouraged to take this course together. Reserve your space today! Call 410-612-2361 or email workshopRSVP@apgfcu.com.

Thursday, April 8, 2010
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
321 S. Main Street, Bel Air, 2nd floor,APGFCU Home Loan Center (Behind the Bel Air Branch)

 

A Purse of Your Own
Deborah Owens, nationally-known author, talk show host and motivational speaker, will share her seven wealthy habits for financial empowerment based on her book, “A Purse of Your Own,” an easy guide to financial security.  The first 25 people to arrive will receive a FREE copy!  Refreshments will be served. RSVP’s not required.  Questions? Call 410-893-7359 or email edteam@apgfcu.com.

Friday, April 23, 2010
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
620 Marketplace Drive, Tollgate Marketplace, Bel Air

 

How Will You Pay for Long Term Care?
Will you or a loved one need home health care or nursing home care?  Without careful planning, the high cost of long term care services could exhaust your assets and personal savings. Get expert advice on the benefits of long term care insurance and how it can help pay the high costs of these services. Reserve your space today! Call 410-612-2361 or email workshopRSVP@apgfcu.com.

Thursday, April 29, 2010
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
321 S. Main Street, Bel Air, 2nd floor,APGFCU Home Loan Center (Behind the Bel Air Branch)

 
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APGFCU also offers FREE 24/7 online workshops to help you save money, make money, and make your life easier – all from the comfort and convenience of your own home!

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Plastic Surgery
Learn the real costs associated with credit card debt and receive tips on reducing debt, interest rates, and fees while improving your credit score.
Online Workshop

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For Couples Only! Balance Your Financial Relationship
Don’t fight over money! This FREE workshop will show couples how to budget and manage finances, combine credit, and more.
Online Workshop

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1st Time Homebuyers
Learn mortgage terminology, the pre-purchase process, how to get pre-approved, budget, and qualify for your first home.
Online Workshop

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Need help balancing your checkbook?
Learn the do’s and don’ts of managing and balancing your checkbook in this interactive guide.
Online Workshop

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Drive Away Happy
Learn the hidden costs of auto buying, the art of negotiation, how to make an informed decision before you buy, and how to select the right loan to fit your needs.
Online Workshop

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Manage Your Debt and Save Money
Get a free debt analysis and suggested personal action steps to get your finances back on track in this interactive guide.
Online Workshop

 

Simplify Your Life and Save Money with these interactive resources to help guide you through all aspects of successful personal financial management:

FoolProof
Debt in Focus
BalanceTrack
Anytime Adviser

 

Kids, Teens & Young Adults!
Check out these cool sites for interactive games and puzzles to help you get, save and manage your money.

Googolplex
Guides to Independence
  (earn FREE download dollars to purchase music for your MP3 music player!)
FoolProof

 

¿Hablas español?

Programa de ejercicios sobre BALANCE financiero .
BalanceTrack es un programa educativo de administracion de cuenta de checques.
Consejero a cualquier hora – 24/7 entrenamiento financiero en linea .

 


News

Guides to Independence is now offering a FREE eMusic® download with each completed online course - Each 10-to-20-minute Guides to Independence online money course is designed for teenagers and young adults. The courses are quick, interactive, and fun. For each online course you complete, you earn a FREE music download from eMusic®! Click here for more information.


Events

Visit Our Branches

Budget Advisor Visits- Unable to pay your bills? Not sure if you’re saving enough? Coping with a job loss or loss of income? Speak privately and confidentially with Colleen Knopp, our dedicated Budget Advisor, AFCPE certified, about solutions. 

Colleen will be available in branches to help you improve your personal finances, manage your money, prioritize bills, make money, save money, and more.  No appointment necessary!

Before you meet with Colleen, try “Debt in Focus,” a simple and FREE interactive budget plan.  Bring the completed plan in when you meet with Colleen.

IT’S FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL!  


2010 Schedule
When Where
Friday, March 26 Edgewood
Friday, April 2 Forest Hill
Thursday, April 15 Aberdeen
Friday, May 14 Amyclae
Friday, May 28 Havre de Grace
Thursday, June 24 APG
Friday, July 30 Amyclae
Friday, August 20 Laurel Bush
   

FREE Personal Investment Planning Advice
Steve DeBoy, Financial Consultant for Goles Investment Group, will be available to meet with member-owners privately to discuss retirement planning, college planning, long term care, stocks and bonds, fixed income investments, and more!

Stop in and speak with Steve on:

FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
APG Branch
Chesapeake Avenue & Oakington Street
 
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Amyclae Branch
1200 Agora Drive, Amyclae Shopping Center


IT’S FREE & NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!


Unable to come in? Visit Goles online, under “Member Benefits,” call 443-402-2210, or toll-free at 866-567-0009.
 
Around Town
 

BEL AIR KITE FESTIVAL
Bring your family to the Bel Air Kite Festival for a fun-filled day of music, food, and FREE kites!* Call 410-838-4781 for details. *While supplies last.

Saturday, April 10, 2010
10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rockfield Park, Bel Air

 

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY
The day will feature activities for the family, food, vendors, and performances by choirs, groups, praise dancers, ensembles, gospel rappers, and speeches from community leaders.  FREE and open to the public. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call 410-306-6029 or email UITC1@yahoo.com.

Saturday, May 1, 2010
Begins at 12:00 p.m.
Aberdeen Festival Park, Aberdeen

   


Press Releases 2010



spacer APGFCU's Barb Lawson Presented with Local Toys for Tots Award - 3/10
spacer APGFCU, Barnes & Noble Donate Books to Benefit Partner Schools and Local Charitable Organizations - 3/05
spacer APGFCU Sponsors Fifth Annual Bel Air Kite Festival- 3/04
spacer APGFCU Surprises Local Teacher With Caribbean Vacation - 2/09
spacer APGFCU Enhances The Boys & Girls Clubs' Commitment to Local Communities - 2/01
spacer APGFCU Awards $1,000 Scholarship to Local KidsTV News Reporter - 1/28
spacer APGFCU Member-Owner Wins $100 - 1/28
spacer APGFCU Collects Toys for Tots and Spreads Holiday Cheer with Santa Claus - 1/27
     
 
spacer APGFCU Donates Over $64,000 to Community Organizations - 12/29
spacer APGFCU Employees Help Brighten Holidays for Local Families in Need - 12/17
spacer APGFCU Collects Books for Local Students - 12/14
spacer APGFCU Presented With AUSA Award For 30 Years Of Sponsorship - 12/04
spacer APGFCU Member-Owners Smile to Win Shredders - 12/03
spacer APGFCU Member-Owners Help Soldiers Call Home for the Holidays - 12/02
spacer APGFCU Provides Local Perspective on Financial Health at Annual Women’s Conference - 11/25
spacer APGFCU Announces 2009 MBRT Achievement Counts Speakers Bureau Volunteers - 11/19
spacer APGFCU’s Annual Shred-It Day Helps Secure Local Families and Save Trees - 11/12
spacer APGFCU Announces Employee Promotions - 11/09
spacer APGFCU And The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Harford County Team Up For “Kids Art” Calendar Fundraiser - 11/09
spacer APGFCU Serves Pancakes To Raise Money For The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Harford County - 10/28
spacer APGFCU Collecting Toys For Tots - 10/28
spacer APGFCU Hosts FREE Women’s Conference Providing Local Perspective on Financial Health and Success - 10/19
spacer APGFCU Installs ATM At Harford Community College - 10/19
spacer Young CEO Will Dehoo To Speak At APGFCU’s Annual Employee Conference & Local High Schools - 10/08
spacer APGFCU's Dana Nunley Wins United Way Award - 10/05
spacer APGFCU’s 2009 Community Invitational at Ripken Stadium is a Hit - 10/01
spacer APGFCU Hosts Flapjack Fundraiser To Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Harford County - 9/30
spacer APGFCU Donates Supplies to Benefit Local Schools & Help Feed the Hungry - 9/30
spacer APGFCU To Host Free Shred-It Day - 9/23
spacer APGFCU Member-Owners Win $500 To ‘Go Green’ - 9/18
spacer APGFCU 2009 Community Invitational at Ripken Youth Baseball Academy (Make Up Game) - 9/14
spacer APGFCU 2009 Community Invitational at Ripken Youth Baseball Academy - 7/29
spacer APGFCU Hires Valarie McNeese as Director of Human Resources - 7/28
spacer APGFCU Collecting School Supplies for Back-to-School Supply Drive - 7/16
spacer APGFCU Announces 2009 Graduates of Its Leadership Academy - 7/14
spacer APGFCU’s David Gilbert Named Volunteer of the Year - 7/09
spacer APGFCU Awards $1,000 To Local Winners Of Its “Spotlight A Soldier” Contest - 7/02
spacer APGFCU Announces Local Youth Winners of its “The Magic of Savings” Contest - 6/03
spacer APGFCU Hosts Successful Annual Meeting - 5/11
spacer APGFCU Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Local Teens - 5/07
spacer APGFCU Honors Employees With Service Awards - 4/27
spacer APGFCU Celebrates Youth Month with FREE Money and Magic Tricks! - 4/9
spacer APGFCU ANNOUNCES LOCAL WINNERS OF $250 SAVINGS CERTIFICATES- 4/2
spacer APGFCU Sponsors Fourth Annual Bel Air Kite Festiva l- 4/1
spacer APGFCU Angel Tree Program a Success - 1/21
spacer Think Tank Launches Grassroots Event at APGFCU - 1/21
spacer APGFCU Toys for Tots Holiday Drive a Success - 1/21
spacer APGFCU Promotes Dawn Faircloth to Branch Manager of Laurel Bush Branch - 1/6
 
  APGFCU Collecting Books for January Jump Start to Reading Book Drive - 12/11
  APGFCU Partners with Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary School in Aberdeen - 12/10
  APGFCU Hosts Local Women’s Conference Providing New Perspective on Financial Health and Success - 11/28
  APGFCU’s Grand Opening A Great Day For Family Fun - 11/25
  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held ForAPGFCU’s Forest Hill Branch - 11/24
  APGFCU Annual Shred-It Day Helps Secure Local Families and Save Trees - 11/18
  APGFCU Toys for Tots Holiday Drive - 11/12
  APGFCU Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Forest Hill Branch - 11/07
  APGFCU Announces Local Mobile Banking Sweepstakes Winners - 10/27
  APGFCU Announces Back to School, Back to Savings Youth Account Savings Winners - 10/20
  APGFCU 2008 Community Invitational at Ripken Youth Baseball Academy - 10/14
  APGFCU Appoints Angelo Romano Branch Manager of New Forest Hill Branch - 10/14
  APGFCU Donates Over $72,000 To Community Organizations - 10/14
  APGFCU Hires Lavorette Preston as Senior Human Resources Generalist - 10/08
  APGFCU’s Annual Back to School Supply Drive a Success - 9/10
  APGFCU’s Education Department Appoints Michael Ches Education Specialist - 7/17
 

APGFCU Appoints Amy Carlson to New Role of Personal Mortgage Concierge - 7/10

 

CUFMDDC Awards $1,000 Scholarship to Local APGFCU Member - 6/17

 

APGFCU Introduces New Mobile Banking - 6/13

 

APGFCU Awards $10,000 in Scholarships - 6/4

 

APGFCU Celebrates 80,000-Member Milestone - 6/4

 

APGFCU Wins MDDCCUA Trailblazer Award - 6/4

 

APGFCU Announces National Youth Week Savings Challenge Winner - 5/27

 

APGFCU Announces Gift Card Sweepstakes Winner - 5/16

 

APGFCU Annual Meeting Celebrates Growth - 5/7

 

APGFCU Donates Over $50,000 To Community Organizations - 4/22

  Third Annual Bel Air Kite Festival Soared with Success - 4/22
  Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For APGFCU’S Forest Hill Branch - 4/21
  APGFCU’s Grace Colleen R. Knopp Earns Accreditation as Financial Counselor - 4/7
  APGFCU Announces Maryland Saves Winners - 4/4
  3rd Annual Bel Air Kite Festival - 3/27
  APGFCU Honors Employees With Service Awards - 3/13
  APGFCU Members Donate Over 550 Books for Local Schools - 3/3
  APGFCU Ranks #1 in Maryland for Youth Financial Literacy Efforts - 2/28
  APGFCU Celebrates 70th Anniversary - 2/11
  APGFCU Announces "Win Big" HDTV Prize Winners - 2/11
January Jump Start to Reading - 2/08
 

 

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