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2/29/2024

What is a Checking Account?

– a Complete Guide

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Financial Wellness

2/29/2024

Spring Clean Your Finances

You can spring clean your budget by reviewing your income, savings, and debt, and adjusting as needed.

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Financial Wellness

1/29/2024

Tax Prep Checklist

Preparing For Tax Season

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Financial Wellness

1/4/2024

Financial Planning Tips for Every New Year

Make 2024 the best year yet.

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Financial Wellness

1/4/2024

Best Ways to Consolidate Debt

A debt consolidation lets you combine your various loans into one loan with a single monthly payment.

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Financial Wellness

11/28/2023

Best Holiday Budgeting Tips: Smart Savings for Less Stress

We will provide budgeting tips and ways to save on holiday spending.
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Financial Wellness

11/28/2023

Personal Loan vs. Credit Card for Holidays: Which is Best?

Finding the right way to pay for gifts can help your pocketbook as well as relieve some of the stress of holiday spending.
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Financial Wellness

10/27/2023

Top Budgeting & Savings Tips

Assess Your Finances Every Fall

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Financial Wellness

10/26/2023

How to Use Credit Cards Wisely

Tips for Building & Maintaining Credit

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Financial Wellness

9/28/2023

Money Market Accounts – What You Need to Know

Earn higher dividends for your deposits, without the risk of losing the physical cash.

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Financial Wellness

9/28/2023

Reducing Debt, Reducing Stress

Learn how to reduce debt so you can reduce stress.

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Financial Wellness

8/22/2023

Maximize Your Experience with Digital Banking

Embracing your Online and Mobile Banking systems allows you more ways to manage your finances.

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Financial Wellness

8/22/2023

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) – A 2023 Guide

HSAs allow you to set aside money dedicated for healthcare expenses.

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Financial Wellness

7/28/2023

Personal Loans - A Complete Guide from Travis Credit Union

A personal loan does not require collateral to qualify for the loan.

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Financial Wellness

7/28/2023

Investing In Your Higher Education

How to Pay for School the Smart Way

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Financial Wellness

6/29/2023

How Your Credit Union Can Help You Save Money

Here are some savings tips that can help you make the most of your budget, while getting the most out of your summer!

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Financial Wellness

6/28/2023

Achieving Financial Independence

Getting to a point where you are making ends meet without monetary assistance requires a clear understanding of your finances and a plan.

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Financial Wellness

6/2/2023

Ways to Avoid Financial Fraud

TCU Cares About Your Financial Wellness

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Financial Wellness

5/24/2023

Pay Your Future Self First

Saving and Budgeting for an Emergency

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Financial Wellness

5/3/2023

Buying a Used Car in California

If you want to buy a used car in California, you’re in luck.

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Financial Wellness

4/26/2023

When You Crave to Save: MMA, Certificate & Regular Savings

You hear it all the time from financial experts: start saving at an early age to build your financial wealth.

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Financial Wellness

3/31/2023

How to Recession-Proof Your Finances

A Guide to Achieving Financial Stability

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Financial Wellness

2/8/2023

Where You Bank Matters: Traditional Banks vs. Credit Unions

Finding the right financial institution can help you save money as well as become a good money manager.

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Financial Wellness

1/25/2023

Are Checking Accounts Truly Free?

Checking accounts will vary by features such as fees, accessibility, dividends, digital features and more.

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Financial Wellness

1/10/2023

VITA Tax Preparation Workshops

Travis Credit Union will again participate in the Federal VITA program that provides free basic income tax assistance.

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Financial Wellness

12/15/2022

The Best Way to Consolidate Debt

It’s the New Year and you’re excited about the opportunities ahead. Before staring too far into the future, take the time now for a financial health check, especially if you used credit to buy holiday items last year.

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Financial Wellness

11/16/2022

Spend Better - How a Personal Loan Can Help You Afford Everything, From Vet Care to Veneers

Personal loans are a great way to pay for goods and services when you don’t have the funds readily available.

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Financial Wellness

10/25/2022

How You Should Pay for Holiday Purchases

Knowing your options on how to pay for festive purchases may help relieve some of the pressure of the holidays.

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Financial Wellness

9/22/2022

Ways to Create An Energy-Efficient Home

Energy savings tips to make your home energy efficient and save using the energy assistance program.

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Financial Wellness

8/24/2022

Save Better With These Certificate Strategies

Certificates, the guaranteed investment tool to help you earn and save money easily and fast.

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Financial Wellness

8/5/2022

Employee Retention Tax Credit Reminder

Can Still Help Businesses Affected by COVID‑19

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Financial Wellness

7/27/2022

How to Use a Mobile Wallet

What they are, their benefits, and other ways to pay securely using debit and credit cards.

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Financial Wellness

6/27/2022

How to Financially Prepare for a Life Event

Saving for a major life event such as getting married, buying a home, or starting a family are all daunting things to think about.

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Financial Wellness

5/26/2022

How to Build an Emergency Fund

According to the Federal Reserve, 36% of Americans cannot cover a $400 emergency.

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Financial Wellness

4/19/2022

Student Loans – A Viable and Valuable Option

Which Student Loan is Best?

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Financial Wellness

3/30/2022

Navigating Market Uncertainty

Understanding and Preparing for Volatility in the Stock Market

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Financial Wellness

3/30/2022

Best Credit Unions in California

Knowing how to manage your personal finances may come easy to some and may prove difficult for others.

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Financial Wellness

2/22/2022

How to Make Your Tax Refund Work for You

Know how to leverage your tax refund wisely and recognize when your refund may be too high.

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Financial Wellness

1/25/2022

Buy Now, Pay Later

What you need to know about these short-term loans.

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Financial Wellness

12/20/2021

The Ins and Outs of Opening a Joint Bank Account

If you and your significant other have decided on spending your life together, ask each other if you should combine your financials accounts now that you’re sharing a household.

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Financial Wellness

11/29/2021

Couples that Need Help with Financial Planning

How to set and plan financial goals as a couple.

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Financial Wellness

11/1/2021

When to Have That Money Talk with Your Partner

Life happens and before you know it, your relationship with that special someone has turned serious and excitedly toward a bright future together.

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Financial Wellness

10/8/2021

How Your Credit Score Impacts What You Pay for a Mortgage

One of the first things you should do when you start your home-buying journey is to check your credit score.

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Financial Wellness

9/22/2021

The Ins and Outs of Inflation

Inflation is a complex topic, so we’ve put together this guide to help you.

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Financial Wellness

9/22/2021

Top Tips for Managing Student Loan Debt

There are many tips and tricks to help with student loan debt.

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Financial Wellness

8/10/2021

3 Ways to Level-Up Your Financial Literacy

Here are three simple steps you can take to control your finances and boost your financial literacy.

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Financial Wellness

8/10/2021

Top Scams and How to Protect Yourself

The COVID-19 pandemic left many people financially vulnerable due to job loss, medical expenses and economic inflation.

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