MIRAMAR, Fla.–Saying it’s seeking to get beyond the “social taboo” among young adults when it comes to talking about money, Tropical Financial Credit Union has introduced “Get Beyond Money.”
The program, which offers face-to-face coaching for young adults, encourages participants to prioritize what’s important in their lives without letting one’s wallet be a deterrent.
Tropical Financial said its Get Beyond Money movement aims to understand young adults’ current situation by working within their goals to provide guidance on how to live their desired lifestyle more comfortably.
Site at the Center
At the center of the effort is www.GetBeyondMoney.com, which offers free resources such as a Get Beyond Money Savings Quiz, videos and real advice from people who have inspired the movement, the credit union said.
“On top of living paycheck to paycheck, people can make things worse by getting into bad deals on major purchases,” said Helber. “Many think if their monthly car or mortgage payment is too high or their credit score too low, they’ll be stuck in a money pit forever. The reality is there are ways to overcome that to enjoy life more and stress out less.”
“Many young adults in South Florida live paycheck to paycheck, often stressing out about their financial situation,” said Rich Helber, president/CEO of Tropical Financial. “We get it, and we’re not judging. Our goals are to help them get beyond money, get beyond the stress and start focusing on things most important to them.”
Other Components
In addition to the library of content, Tropical Financial said those who seek an extra lift can schedule a free Total Financial Review with a Get Beyond Money expert.
“They will work with individuals one-on-one to evaluate where they’ve been, where they are now and where they are going with their finances,” the credit union said.
Tropical Financial CU is donating $10 to the American Red Cross for every person who signs up for the Get Beyond Money movement up to $10,000.