The $294 million Belvoir Federal Credit Union in Woodbridge,Va., is getting ready to help its 27,000 members go over the fiscalcliff if the federal government hits that point.

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Congress and the president have until January to reach and signa deal that will prevent some $600 billion in automatic taxincreases and budget cuts, including to the military. Belvoir FCU serves Fort Belvoir and numerous SEGs in thesurrounding community in Fairfax County, home to a large number offederal workers.

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“We hope a fiscal cliff is averted and Congress comes to anagreement. However, if a compromise is not reached, Belvoir Federalstands ready to serve our members who are impacted by providingfinancial options and services to assist them during thischallenging time,” said Belvoir FCU President/CEO Patricia Kimmel.

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The credit union's help will include emergency loans (one yearat a low rate and 60-day deferment), loan workouts and skip-a-payoptions, as well as financial coaching.

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The credit union has created a fiscal clifflanding page on its website.

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