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June 13, 2022 Financial Education
To really succeed at work, and to be considered for promotions, big projects and more, make yourself indispensable.
June 07, 2022 Financial Education
This year, attack your vacation with a financial plan that you can actually keep by following these tips.
June 02, 2022 Financial Education
If you’re looking for a job and it sounds too good to be true, it just may be! It’s important to be smart when looking for your next job.
May 23, 2022 Financial Education
As more people are returning to their offices, it’s important to still keep your budget in mind! Packing your lunch from home is an easy way to stay on track!
May 19, 2022 Financial Education
Five lucky winners were selected out of hundreds of entries! Find out who won a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card* and learn more about the benefits of TCU’s FREE online Personal Finance Program.
May 18, 2022 Financial Education
Ready to buy your first car? Here are some tips to get you headed in the right direction.
May 12, 2022 Financial Education
Winter is on its way out, and spring is on its way in. That means it’s time to stop hibernating and get outside! Before you do, though, you’ll need to help your home recover from the damage incurred during winter and take steps to prepare it for spring.
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A credit report is a record of your credit activity and current credit situation such as loan repayment history and the status of your credit accounts.
Lenders, insurers, employers and others may obtain your credit report from a credit bureau or consumer reporting agency to determine whether you are a good candidate.
It is recommended consumers check each of their three credit reports once a year to ensure the information is accurate. You can obtain a free copy of your credit report from each credit bureau once a year by visiting annualcreditreport.com or calling (877) 322-8228.
Visit one of the following credit bureaus to correct an inaccuracy, add a fraud alert or freeze access to your credit report and more:
A credit score is a three-digit number that estimates how likely you are to repay borrowed money. The most commonly used credit score model, FICO, has a range of 300 to 850.
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Learning and taking steps to make changes can improve your score and stop bad credit from holding you back!
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Developing a budget based on your monthly income, expenses and savings is the first step.
Even a small, regular contribution toward your retirement has the potential to grow into a large nest egg.
It is important to build up your savings to cover emergencies and to plan for your future. As a general rule, you should maintain enough savings to cover three to six months of your regular expenses.
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Information from experts about personal finance to help you manage your money with confidence.
What's your net worth — and why does it matter? Area Manager Adam Young joins TCU Talks to explain the importance of this metric and how understanding it can be a step on the path to financial security.
This holiday season will be unlike any we’ve experienced. With financial uncertainty and limitations to traditional gatherings because of COVID, TCU Area Manager Joshua Lloyd joined TCU TALKS to provide tips on navigating the holidays during the pandemic.
For many, the pandemic has supercharged financial stress. This first episode features TCU's Director of Financial Wellness and Wellbeing Jeff Sobieralski discussing how to manage your money to build financial security, even during challenging economic times like we're facing now.
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Jeff Sobieralski, TCU’s Director of Financial Wellness and Wellbeing, discusses how to help your kids develop good habits to keep them financially fit for life. Listen for some easy ways to introduce finance to your children so they develop a healthy relationship with money.
TCU’s cybersecurity expert Kevin Holleran offers tips to help us all stay safe online. Hear why it’s a good idea to use one device for online banking and another to browse the internet, and why you should be using spaces in your passwords.
Useful Consumer Guides to help with major life purchases from buying a car to purchasing your dream home.
Here is a sampling of helpful calculators to assist you with budgeting and developing a roadmap to make your hard-earned income work for you.
Find our full list of planning calculators here.
Here's a quick guide to TCU's free, online financial education programs and resources.
TCU's Jeff Sobieralski discusses what financial "wellness" and financial "wellbeing" actually mean for you.
The Accelerate credit card from TCU is designed to help you strengthen, build or rebuild your credit.
TCU makes it easy for you to start owning your financial future.
A Health Savings Account (HSA) lets you manage today's medical expenses while also helping you save for retirement.
Checking accounts are not one size fits all. Find out which checking account best fits your lifestyle.
Sometimes a second chance is all it takes for us to get back on solid footing. That's what Opportunity Checking is all about.
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