Be Empowered to Achieve Your Goals
Blaze is not just a place where you make financial transactions — we're a financial partner on a mission to help every one of our members learn about money and how to budget, save and build a strong financial position for the future.
Financial Trail Guide
Sometimes, you need a guide to help you reach your destination.
Utilize our free resources to guide you on your financial journey.
Financial Calculators
Take advantage of our easy-to-use calculators to help you blaze your financial path.
Don't Be Spoofed
Fraudsters are hard at work trying to steal your account and personal information. There are ways to protect yourself from these thieves.
Envelope Budgeting
Whether it's a cash or a digital envelope system, the envelope budgeting method is guaranteed to help you manage finances like a pro.
50/30/20 Rule
The 50/30/20 rule is a simple, practical rule of thumb for individuals who want a budget that's easy and effective. It offers guidelines for enjoying your income while putting savings on autopilot.
Complimentary Financial Wellness Training
Blaze offers free financial wellness training to local youth and communities.
We strive to improve the quality of life for those living in our communities by providing financial literacy education so anyone can attaining financial freedom.
We offer a variety of educational topics or can create custom courses based on your needs.
Financial Counseling
If you are having financial difficulties and would like to discuss your options, Blaze recommends the financial counseling programs offered through the nonprofit organization LSS Financial Counseling.
LSS Financial Counseling is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and serves all people regardless of race, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
They offer free budget and debt counseling, foreclosure prevention help, and low-fee debt management plans (DMP) to resolve credit card debt faster. They help over 10,000 families of all incomes each year.
Desjardins Financial Education Award
Blaze has been honored with the Adult Desjardins Financial Education Award for eight consecutive years and the Youth Desjardins for six years in a row.
Presented by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN), the awards recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy.
Blaze was also honored at the national level with the second place 2019 Adult Desjardins Financial Education Award.
Sponsored by Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the award recognizes leadership within the credit union movement in the area of adult financial literacy on a national level.