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Love is in the air and the money is flowing like heart emojis. According to the National Retail Federation, the average American spends $221.34 on Valentine’s Day each year. That’s a lot of money to spend on a one-day celebration!
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Why fumble for your wallet at checkout when you can just pay by using your phone?
With more than 81% of Americans owning smartphones, contactless payments by digital wallet and mobile payment apps are now more popular than ever. Contactless…
Staying connected to your accounts does not have to take away from your free time. TFCU gives you multiple options when you’re on the go, far from home, or right in your backyard. Banking doesn’t have to be hard, if anything, TFCU makes…
Your home and auto insurance renews on a yearly basis. How does your agent handle the renewal process with you? Perhaps they send a letter or call you asking to review your current limits. The renewal is the perfect time to look at your policy…
Did you know that most of your banking needs can be performed from the comfort of your home? During these past several months, contactless options have become the go-to, so why shouldn’t that apply to your banking needs as well? You’ll…
Did you know there were 14.4 million victims of identity theft in 2018? According to Javelin Strategy, each case cost the victim an average of $1,050 – and that’s only the cost in dollars. When an individual’s identity is stolen,…
Q: I’ve had some trouble with credit in the past, but I’m trying to turn over a new leaf. I think I’m doing everything right, but my credit score still isn’t rising! What…
Repairing your credit can be an uphill battle. You’re looking at months of hard work, negotiating with creditors, reworking your budget and identifying the factors that are making your credit score lag. In short, it’s…
1.) The bogus parking attendant
You arrive at an event where an attendant points you to a nearby lot. You pull in, pay for your spot and receive a payment stub. But, when the event is over, both the attendant and your car are…
Q: I’m planning a camping trip for the summer, and I’d love to keep the trip as low-cost as possible. How can I cut down on camping costs?
A: It’s great that you’re looking for ways to trim your vacation expenses. We…
Life is better when you have money set aside for spontaneous, fun purchases. Open an account with your partner at TFCU for just this purpose. Set aside small portions out...
