Summer 2026 edition of Smart Money Matters | Financial Wellness Blog

75 years as your financial partner, Smart money matters, summer 2026 edition

Celebrating a Relationship That Pays Off

Good relationships matter, especially when it comes to your financial wellness. For 75 years we’ve helped members reach savings goals, borrow smarter and accomplish financial milestones. This is a partnership worth celebrating. It starts with this summer issue of your member e‑newsletter.

Latest Member News

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You Are Cordially Invited!

We’re excited to invite you to celebrate our 75th Anniversary with us. Join us for a Member Appreciation Event on Sept. 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Corporate Headquarters at One Travis Way in Vacaville.

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TCU Awards $40,000 in Community Impact Scholarships

We’re excited to announce the 20 recipients of our 2026 Community Impact Scholarship. Each student received $2,000. To date, we have awarded more than $677,000 in scholarships to 400 high school seniors since 2004. View 2026 recipients.

Refer-A-Friend to TCU to Earn Rewards

Share the benefits of a TCU membership and earn $50¹ when that person becomes a member, opens a checking account and meets other requirements. Your friend earns $50², too! Learn more.

Digital Innovation at TCU

Did you know that your Digital Banking can...

Be more personal?
Visit here and opt in for Marketing.

Help you stay informed?
Head here to turn on Mobile Alerts.

Let you skip the password?
Learn more here and then activate here!

And if you’re not yet registered for Digital Banking, you can do that here.

For your financial safety

Spotlight on Travel Risks & Scams

As we enter the holiday travel season,
stay alert to these risks and scams:

blue check mark circle, fighting fraud Watch for vacation rental scams (fake listings), requests for off‑platform payments and deals that seem too good to be true.

blue check mark circle, fighting fraud Avoid using public Wi-Fi when accessing financial accounts.

blue check mark circle, fighting fraud Use TCU card controls to manage TCU debit cards anytime.

blue check mark circle, fighting fraud Monitor your accounts regularly and keep payment methods secure.

Visit our Fighting Fraud page for more information.

Important Membership Information

Free Shred Events

Do some summer shredding to help protect yourself from identity theft. Join us at upcoming free community shred events in Pleasant Hill and Vallejo. View schedule.

There’s Still Time to Earn Entries in Our Savings Challenge

Save at least $175 in your TCU accounts each month to earn entries into a cash drawing for $7,500. Hurry, our 75th Anniversary Savings Giveaway ends on Sept. 30, 2026. Get details.

TCU Foundation

2026 Financial Coaching Grant Winners

The Travis Credit Union Foundation announces Mutual Housing California and Prosperity Pathway as the recipients of its 2026 Financial Coaching Grants. Through these partnerships, the Foundation will expand access to trusted, community-based financial coaching and help more individuals and families build lasting financial wellness. Learn more.

In The News

TCU named 2025 U.S. Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year

TCU named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Culture, Community & Belonging 2026

Vacaville Students Learn Budgeting Basics via TCU’s Generation Wealth

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