TCCU Blog

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...

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...

Ready for sticker shock? The average price of a new vehicle in the U.S. was $48,763 in April 2023, according to Kelley Blue Book — this marks nearly a 30% increase over 2020 prices, which averaged $37,851. And even if buying used is on your agenda, the average price...

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that you can never be too prepared. We all need a protection plan in place, which includes a few essential elements: An emergency fund, health insurance, a basic estate plan and – for many of us – enough life insurance....

When do most money emergencies happen?  When your credit union is closed, of course!  Tires blow out, water heaters give up and pets get sick, invariably after business hours and on weekends.  And, we realize that.  So we sought out a solution and it is called Rapid...

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