The start of a new year is time to look forward to the future and make financial decisions that can turn the future into something worth looking forward to. Financial planning can help you to meet your financial goals and celebrate life's milestones with a sense of security.
Read MoreMany Americans struggle financially, living paycheck to paycheck, hoping they have enough to cover all their bills at the end of the month. Life is easier if you have a cash cushion or an emergency fund, but how do you save when there is not much fat in your budget?
Read MoreHow do you define wealth? Is it “a large amount of money and possessions"? But consider this definition: wealth is the financial security that comes from managing your money wisely.
Read MoreIf you want to know how to tell if someone is scamming you online, there are some telltale signs a cybercriminal may be the one sweeping you off your feet.
Read MoreMulti-factor authentication, or MFA, is a security measure that requires anyone logging into an account to navigate a multi-step authentication process to prove their identity. It makes it twice as hard for criminals to access an online account.
Read MoreScam artists often research the phone numbers of local companies such as financial institutions and spoof their information, lulling recipients into a false sense of security causing them to divulge personal information that they might not otherwise reveal.
Read MorePhishing is when criminals use fake emails or texts that seem to be from companies or people you know. But they’re actually from scammers that are trying to lure you into responding or clicking links and handing over your personal information (like a password) so that they can steal your money or identity, or even get access to your computer. It’s easy to avoid a scam email or text, but only
once you know what to look for.
As the leaves begin to change color, it's time to start thinking about your year-end money strategy. The fall and winter holidays are closer than you think. Use the following strategies to make the rest of the year count.
Read MoreWhether you’re looking to get your first credit card for everyday expenses or take out a mortgage to purchase your first home, credit is an essential tool for helping people to meet their financial goals. Here are the 5 factors that influence your score—in order of most heavily weighted to least—and the simple yet effective steps you can take to give your score a boost.
Read MoreEnergy efficient upgrades save you time and money in the long run and raise your home’s resale value, but they carry a high up-front cost. Before committing to major energy ugprades, try these smart lower-cost alternatives.
Read MoreYou’ve been paying back your loans wrong this entire time. Here’s how.
Read MoreFort Worth City Credit Union is proud to announce our merger with Saints Catholic FCU, effective September 1, 2021! We welcome all Saints Catholic Church parishioners and FCU members.
Read MoreSummer for many of you means jump-starting your physical health. Here are options that will help cut your budget and your body down.
Read MoreExperts agree that the earlier you teach children about managing money the better. And by doing it one step at a time — by introducing age-appropriate good money habits over time — your children will have a solid financial foundation once they become young adults.
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