Articles tagged with "Personal Finances"
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April 4, 2023
To assess how effectively you manage your income, expenses, and debt, ask yourself the same questions financial advisors often use. If you can answer the questions, you probably have a good handle ...
March 30, 2023
The average tax refund in Texas pays $4,317. That’s a considerable amount of money that people can use to improve their lives and financial situations.
March 23, 2023
Learn the difference between a Credit Union and a larger bank. Explore which may be the best option for you.
March 22, 2023
Considering recent news about a few regional bank failures, it’s completely natural for you to wonder about the security of your deposits and investments.
March 14, 2023
Are you nervous about tying up all your money in a single certificate of deposit? A CD ladder may ease your mind. Keep reading to discover the benefits and how to implement a CD laddering investmen...
February 21, 2023
Has a friend or family member asked you to cosign a loan for them? What does that mean, and is it a good or bad idea? We give you the information you need to understand whether cosigning is right f...
February 16, 2023
Saving for your child's future can be a daunting task, but it is important to provide them with a strong financial foundation. Here are 10 ways you can start to save for your child's future:
February 14, 2023
If you use the overdraft protection on your bank account, will it drive your credit score down? Find out when or if an overdraft will affect your credit score.
February 9, 2023
Check out these 25 tips to help you build better spending and saving habits and find financial wellness in 2023 and beyond.
February 7, 2023
Are you afraid bankruptcy will permanently damage your credit? No need to worry. Follow these steps to start rebuilding your post-bankruptcy credit.
February 2, 2023
Are you trying to recover from past financial mistakes but keep getting turned away from banks? TDECU's mission is to help people navigate their financial journey; with that, we believe everyone de...
January 31, 2023
TDECU has various financial calculators on our website, but not all are intuitive. The team that produced the calculators has developed ways for you to use the TDECU financial calculators best.
January 19, 2023
What can you do to get out of medical debt? Understand your options to help you get back to good financial health.
January 17, 2023
Your credit score may benefit by paying off a vehicle loan, but the actual impact may depend on a number of variables. How repaying a vehicle loan might impact your credit score is as follows:
January 13, 2023
TDECU is insured by the NCUA. What does that mean, and how does it impact me? Here is everything you need to know about how your money is insured at TDECU.
January 10, 2023
Are you paying to withdraw your own money? Forget it. In banking today, you have more options than ever before.
January 6, 2023
Paper documents can leave you vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. Learn how enrolling in eDocuments can be safer for you and better for the planet.
December 20, 2022
Did you know there is a way you can potentially earn higher interest on your checking account? Keep reading to find out how high-yield checking accounts allow financial institutions to offer higher...
December 13, 2022
Are you using a prepaid card for convenience or necessity? Understand the benefits and drawbacks of prepaid debit cards and whether they can affect your credit score.
December 6, 2022
Are certificates of deposit worth it? Here we explain CDs and how a TDECU Certificate of Deposit may be a good, low-risk financial product to help you reach your financial goals.