At Barksdale FCU, we care about your financial wellness. That's why we've partnered with industry-leading BALANCE to provide you with free access to expertly-crafted financial education and resources to help with your fiscal matters. And should you need, BALANCE can assist with confidential, no-cost financial counseling services to help you develop a sensible budget managing spending and debt. For all your financial life stage changes and more, we - in partnership with BALANCE - are here to help.

Different stages of our financial lives require us to prepare new circumstances and unexpected changes. By working together, we can help you prepare for all of life's twists and turns. BALANCE offers counseling services, debt management, workshops and webinars, and online tools. Visit BALANCE Online or call 888-456-2227 to get started now!

Additional programs to guide you towards financial success include:

• Credit Report Review
• Student Loan Coaching
• Bankruptcy Coaching
• BalanceTrack (personal finance education center)
• Pathways to Homeownership
• My Balance (budgeting tool)
• Homeownership Coaching
• Rental Coaching
• Get in Balance (manage your checking account)
• Debt and Budget Coach

C. Taylor Tax Service is officially opened for the new tax season with receptionist and tax preparers in the office from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm until April 26th. The office will be open for appointments from April 28th to the end of the year. For over 30 years, C. Taylor has provided tax preparation and advice to BFCU members. The services include individual, partnership, and corporation returns. They also complete all state returns to better serve our military members. Speedy electronic filing ensures you receive your refund quickly. With prices below most other tax services, and BFCU members receiving a special discount, this is your best buy-in income tax service. Call 318-549-4017 for an appointment or stop in and meet the staff at Northgate Center, 720 Northgate Road, Bossier City, LA. C. Taylor Tax Service is only available at the Northgate location.

Make Barksdale Federal your complete financial home. Join your fellow members who rely on the professionals at C. Taylor Tax Service. Allow them to show you how the latest changes to the tax code can benefit you.

Everyone is looking for ways to save money, and that's just what Love My Credit Union Rewards is all about. Barksdale Federal is excited to offer you exclusive discounts and benefits on products and services you use every day. Credit union members have already saved over $1.6 billion with Love My Credit Union Rewards discounts. So along with lower loan rates and fewer fees, here's another way you can save even more.

• Save up to $15 on TurboTax Federal tax products or have a tax professional at an H&R Block office do their taxes and save $25.

The more offers you take advantage of, the more you save. Start saving today at LoveMyCreditUnion.org.