6 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
If you’re expecting a tax refund this year, now is a best time to start planning how you’ll use that extra money. The best uses are to pare down debt and bulk up your savings. For instance, you can: 1.…
Real Banking Made Real Easy with FTWCCU
It’s 2019 and if you hadn’t figured it out by now, life is literally at your fingertips. It’s as simple as tap – tap done! With our Fort Worth Community Credit Union App, banking couldn’t be any easier. The app…
Five Resolutions to Trim Spending and Reduce Stress
Now is the perfect time to make a resolution to save more money. These five tips will help you trim spending, beef up savings, and reduce stress. 1. Pay it off. Pay off your credit cards to save money. Let's…
Four Signs You Need to Clean Up Your Finances
It’s easy to see when your house needs cleaning: clothes are on the floor; dirty dishes are stacked in the sink. But it may be a little harder to know when to “tidy up” your finances. Here are a few…
Affording Your First Apartment
Getting your first apartment is one of the big milestones in a young adult’s life. It can also be a little frightening since you don’t know exactly how much money you’ll need to get by. But if you follow these…
6 Ways to Save on Car Maintenance
I'm no auto expert, but when it comes to car maintenance, I've learned a thing or two. Preventative maintenance can go a long way in helping you save on the cost of repairs. Here are a few ways I’ve managed…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Finances
We get money and then we spend it. It’s an endless cycle of giving and receiving. You might be used to asking yourself, "Where did all my money go?" Perhaps you should ask yourself these questions instead: What are your…
How to Overcome ‘Credit Card Shyness’
News outlets and credit card companies are quick to label millennials as being credit card-shy. According to a recent survey, millennials apparently fear their credit card debt more than climate change, the threat of war and even death. It may…
So You Wanna Buy a Car: 6 Tips for First-Time Car Buyers
Buying a car is a pretty big deal, especially if it's your first time. This is primarily the first big purchase in a young adult’s life, and the start of your financial journey. Consider these tips in order to make…
6 Steps to Create the Perfect Budget for Y-O-U
Some want vacation, others want a down payment for a house. Income, needs, and wants are different for everyone so not every [[bullet journal budget template]] you find on Pinterest will be best for you! Here are some steps to…
Student Loans 101
With tuition rates on the rise, student loans have become a necessary evil for many college students. There are many loan options for higher education and with the fall semester right around the corner, now’s the time to educate yourself…
6 Side Hustles to Bring in Extra Cash
You’ve sold your clothes, held yard sales, used coupons and had savings plans. You don’t have anything else to sell, you’re impatient to wait a year to reach your $1,000 goal, and you could use a more steady, residual income. Here are some side-hustles that can bring you more cash more frequently!