TCCU Blog

One of the best gifts you can give your children is teaching them money skills.  It's a skill most kids don't learn in school.  If they do, it's usually not until high school.  By then, their attitudes and emotions about money are already formed and difficult to...

If you keep money in payment apps like CashApp or Venmo, this is your alert to stop. Why?  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a warning in June because users are leaving balances totaling billions of dollars in the apps themselves rather than...

During these challenging economic times, our commitment is stronger than ever to help you keep more money in your pocket.  (Or, in your account...wherever it is that you keep it!)  We're excited to share with you that we've eliminated three long-standing fees to help...

It's during this time of year that we are especially mindful of those in need.   Our staff would welcome your support as we collect and donate items to these very worthy, local organizations this holiday season. Donations gladly accepted at our Downtown, Plaza, Hurst...

If you’re fortunate enough to have extra money, it’s always nice to give back. But with millions of charities in this country alone, deciding where to donate can be a challenge.  Here’s the first big question to tackle: Go global or look local? Supporting your...

Delay-a-Pay, one of our most popular offerings, is available year-round, but during the holidays, it often gets forgotten. When the holidays come around, that's when most folks need it! You can apply to delay one, or all, of your qualified loan payments, up to two (2)...

There’s a new chat feature on our website which enables you to ask question to a virtual assistant 24/7. Tara is the newest member of our TCCU team. She is available 24/7 to answer your questions about: Opening an account Applying for a loan Reporting a lost/stolen...

November 22nd Deadline for Submitting Additional Nominees The Nominating Committee appointed by TCCU's Board of Directors, has submitted incumbents, Alan Thomas, Craig Maxwell, and Tom Spencer, for election to the Board of Directors for 3-year terms. If you wish to...

With potentially the hottest summer on record, our electric bills are sure to take a beating. Energy companies have already been asking us to scale back our energy usage to avoid rolling blackouts, and we’re only halfway through the heat wave. Here are some tips to...