Financial Freedom Articles

Ribbon Cutting at Waterford Lakes Town Center
From left to right: Adrian Kierulf-Velez, FAIRWINDS Credit Union, Andrew Cole, East Orlando Chamber, Sam Watson, FAIRWINDS Credit Union, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, Larry Tobin, President/CEO FAIRWINDS Credit Union, Mary Brannigan, FAIRWINDS Credit Union, Pedro Turushina, Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando, Elisha González, FAIRWINDS Credit Union

FAIRWINDS Credit Union has opened its newest full-service branch located at Waterford Lakes Town Center, reflecting FAIRWINDS’ ongoing commitment to providing convenient and accessible solutions for members both digitally and in-person.

Community leaders representing sixteen organizations embodying FAIRWINDS Foundation’s core purpose of improving lives through financial well-being take to the stage to receive grants totaling $500,000 – the Foundation’s largest grant to date.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization invests half a million dollars into improving the financial well-being of Central Floridians – its largest grant making effort to date.

Dan Felix, giving a talk to students about mortgages

At FAIRWINDS, financial wellness is a year-round commitment. Through hands-on volunteering and expert guidance, we’re helping our community build brighter, more secure financial futures.

Happy couple cheering with a credit card and laptop in their home

Make this the year you take control of your finances! By setting realistic goals, creating a clear budget, and building sustainable habits, you can achieve financial freedom that lasts beyond January.

Newsweek Best Regional Credit Union

FAIRWINDS ranked as a top credit union in Newsweek’s annual listing.

A collage of FAIRWINDS crewmembers volunteering.

At FAIRWINDS, giving back is more than a mission—it's a way of life. Through initiatives like the CommUNITY Crew, our crewmembers volunteered hundreds of hours in 2024, creating lasting impacts in our communities and their own lives.

Shot of two business persons filling in paperwork in an office. Businessman and businesswoman signing a document in board room.

Are you creating or updating your HR policies for 2025? A year-end HR compliance checklist is a great way to help make sure your bases are covered.

Fraud Alert in red keys on high-tech computer keyboard background with security engraved lock on fake credit cards. Concept of Internet security, data privacy, cybercrime prevention for online shopping transaction payments.

Stay alert! Scammers use fake fraud alerts to steal your information. Learn to spot red flags, protect your accounts, and avoid falling victim to bank impersonation scams.

FAIRWINDS recognized for enduring commitment to philanthropic efforts in Central Florida.