Education First Credit Union is excited to announce its donation of $1,500 to Mona Al-Hayani, the Ohio Department of Education’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. The Ohio Teacher of the Year title is annually awarded to a noteworthy teacher in the state of Oh …

When shopping for a new set of wheels, your first stop should be right here, at Education First! Though many people start their process on the dealer’s lot, you’ll enjoy a lower rate, a simpler loan application and other benefits by choosing to finance …

Birthdays and holidays are wonderful, but you don’t have to bust your budget to celebrate a special day. Instead, party at home! Cook up a family member’s favorite dinner instead of going out to eat and make birthdays festive with low-cost party decora …

Q: I’m working on improving my credit score, so I’m being extra careful about paying my bills on time. But, since I don’t see these payments reflected in my score, I’m wondering: Do my monthly payments, like utility bills, count toward my credit score? …

“Forget banks, join the Credit Union and they’ll really work with you. Tell them where you want to go financially and they’ll see you threw to your goal. [Education First] Relationship Officer, Fern, is the best set of eyes I could ask for.” – Robert K …

Do you have financial questions? Need some guidance on financial budgeting and planning? Join Us for a FREE Seminar on Financial Planning Basics Wednesday, September 25th. 5:30PM – 7:00PM. 510 E. Mound St. Columbus Reservations are free, but requested. …

Don’t blow your budget on textbooks! Use our hacks to save a bundle on the books you need for college. Purchasing every textbook you need for class can take a big bite out of your budget. We’re talking huge amounts here: According to the National Assoc …

Meet Mark, member since 1988… In 1983, Mark came to visit Ohio from California for a summer vacation and he never left. “I was visiting my dad who lived in Columbus. I took one look around and saw how fresh and nice it was here and said ‘Dad, I’m not g …

Q: I graduated college with a huge student loan debt. Since then, I’ve landed a decent job and I’ve been making steady payments toward paying down my loan. Is it possible for me to buy a house while I’m still paying off this debt? A: Student loan debt …

Meet Ric, member since 2011… Ric was introduced to the Credit Union 8 years ago, while working for the Ohio Education Association (OEA). With approximately 120,000 members, the OEA is the largest teacher’s union in the state. Ric was instrumental in ar …