Life & Money

For so many people, money = stress. The thought of saving more each month can be intimidating, especially when we’re living in an environment where the cost of everything is higher than it was a few years ago, and our paychecks may not be covering the difference....

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...

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...

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....