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“I never thought I’d understand credit or budgeting, but this made it all click. I feel in control for the first time.”

- Sofia J.

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EVERYONE'S FINANCIAL JOURNEY IS UNIQUE.

At ORNL Federal Credit Union, we understand that life doesn’t follow a straight line, and neither does your financial journey. Whether you're just starting out, working to regain your footing, or planning ahead for retirement, ThrivePATH is here to help you move forward with confidence, one step at a time.

Begin Your Journey Here.

ThrivePATH lets you choose a journey that fits your stage in life. Build strong financial habits and confidence with our Financial Foundation track, or get ahead of the curve with our Retirement Planning track, which is designed for those planning decades out as well as those nearing retirement.

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We're dedicated to service and committed to giving back. This program is 100% free to help our community grow and succeed because, Together, We THRIVE. 

What you'll learn:​

  • Budgeting Basics

  • Saving Strategies

  • Understanding Credit

  • Managing Debt

  • Banking Fundamentals

  • Smart Spending Habits

  • Introduction to Investing

  • Setting Financial Goals
     

What you'll learn:​

  • Understanding Retirement Goals

  • Estimating Retirement Needs

  • Social Security Basics

  • Building Retirement Savings

  • 401(k)s and IRAs Explained

  • Planning for Healthcare in Retirement

  • Income Strategies for Retirement

  • Avoiding Common Retirement Pitfalls

"This program made retirement planning so much clearer. I feel confident about my future now, and I’ve even started helping friends get on track, too."

- James M.

A HUMBLE BRAG...

We don’t usually like to brag, but when it comes to helping our community grow financially, we’re proud to share the results:

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894 STUDENTS SERVED

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1,286 HOURS DEDICATED

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4,000+ PEOPLE SERVED

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20 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FORMED

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40+ FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS HOSTED

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AND WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED...

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FINANCIAL EDUCATION
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Have a large group interested in financial education? Complete the form below and we'll be in touch!  

Thank you.

“Before ThrivePATH, I felt completely overwhelmed by my finances. Now, I have a clear plan and real peace of mind.”

- Jasmine R.

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