ARLINGTON, Texas – Mar. 17, 2025 – Texas Trust Credit Union and the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA are working together to address financial illiteracy in the communities of Arlington, Mansfield, and Grand Prairie.

The two organizations are launching a financial wellness program designed to give individuals and families the knowledge and skills to better manage their money and make wiser financial decisions. 

Texas Trust’s eight-session financial wellness course will be taught by its FiCEP Certified Coaches at the Mansfield YMCA facility. The program will cover budgeting, credit, saving for emergencies, debt management, home ownership, and more.

Texas is ranked 29th, just below the midpoint, in financial literacy among the states, according to WalletHub’s annual report. Texans who lack basic financial skills are likely to have lower credit scores, which influence loan interest rates, car insurance premiums, housing options, and the ability to save and build wealth. In contrast, Texans who are more financially astute are more likely to have an emergency fund, higher credit scores, own a home, and have a long-term financial strategy for retirement.

“Financial literacy is essential for improving the welfare of the families in our community,” said Toni Nichols, Assistant Vice President of Public Relations at Texas Trust Credit Union. “A family with no savings can be financially crippled with unexpected expenses, such as medical bills or car repairs.”

To help course participants begin building a “rainy day fund,” Texas Trust will offer a savings incentive. For participants who save $25 per paycheck during the eight-week course, the credit union will match their savings up to $100.

“The YMCA is excited to partner with Texas Trust to offer this valuable resource to our community," said Eric Tucker, President and CEO of the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA. "Together, we are committed to fostering a culture of financial wellness and empowerment."

The inaugural financial wellness program is Monday, March 17, at the Mansfield YMCA. Subsequent classes will be held each Monday through May 5. Interested individuals can enroll by visiting amaymca.org or contacting Cheryl McCarver at cherylm@amaymca.org or 817-419-9629, ext. 4100.

About the YMCA

The YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With four locations, the YMCA offers a wide range of programs to support individuals and families.

About Texas Trust Credit Union

Texas Trust Credit Union has been helping build brighter financial futures since its modest beginning in 1936. Today, the full-service credit union serves more than 137,000 members. With assets of more than $2 billion, Texas Trust is the 7^th largest credit union in North Texas and the 18^th largest in Texas. With a focus on the community, Texas Trust is creating a legacy of giving through generous financial donations that support local school programs and activities, non-profit organizations, and student scholarships; and by providing volunteer resources through its Community Unity team, which supports scores of charitable events each year. For more information, visit TexasTrustCU.org or follow us on social media at Facebook, Instagram, or X. 

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