Financial Fitness Challenge
Their journeys are complete. Now it's your turn to weigh in.
The Challenge Is Complete And We Need Your Vote
Nine months ago, three CommonWealth One members set out to transform their financial lives. They set real goals, did the hard work, and shared every step with us along the way.
Now their journeys have come full circle. Watch how each participant started, see how far they've come, and cast your vote for the member whose story inspired you the most.
The participant who receives the most votes will be awarded $3,000 to put toward their financial future.
How to Vote
Each participant has two videos sharing their goals and where they are now.
Whose story can you not stop thinking about?
Use the poll below to choose the participant who moved you most.
Voting is open from 12:01 a.m. ET on September 16 through 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026.
Get To Know Our Participants
Yolanda Jones
Yolanda joined the challenge to continue building savings and strengthen her financial foundation for herself and her teenage daughter. Inspired by lessons learned during the pandemic, she goals are consistency, accountability, and creating habits that support long-term security.
Where She Started
Hear Yolanda's "why," the goal she set, and what was on the line as the challenge began.
Where She Is Now
Yolanda's honest reflection on the setbacks, the wins, and what changed.
Doreen Vail
A grandmother, creative professional, and lifelong learner, Doreen entered the challenge to refine her financial strategy in retirement. Her goals include growing savings, paying down her mortgage, and creating flexibility to give, travel, and support her family with confidence.
Where She Started
Doreen shares the goals and the deeper reasons that drew her to the challenge.
Where She Is Now
A candid conversation about Doreen's nine-month journey and how far she's come.
Kimberly Wilson
A long-time member, Kimberly joined the challenge as an opportunity to reset and build a stronger financial foundation for herself and her family. Her goals include reducing debt, improving her credit score, and creating greater stability so she can support future generations with confidence.
Where She Started
Kimberly opens up about her goals and what motivated her to take on the challenge.
Where She Is Now
Kimberly reflects on the progress, the challenges, and the habits she built to last.
Voting is open from 3:01 p.m. ET on September 16 through 11:59 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026. To vote, watch each participant's videos and select the participant who inspired you most. Voters must be 18 years of age or older. CommonWealth One membership is not required. Each person may cast one vote. The participant with the most votes will receive $3,000, and the winner will be announced on October 19, 2026. See our Official Contest Rules for complete details.
Every one of these participants started exactly where you might be right now. Whatever your goal, whether it's paying down debt, building savings, or planning for retirement, our team is ready to help you get there.
Our Certified Financial Counselors, like Emmanuel Obe, work with members every day to build healthier financial habits with guidance, support, and accountability.
CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with branches in Northern Virginia, Harrisonburg, VA and Washington D.C.