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…
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…
Tips for Turning Down an Invite When it Doesn’t Fit Your Budget
It’s always been a challenge for me to stick to my budget over the summer.
6 Ways to Cut Costs When Dining Out
Let’s face it… Dinner at home is great and all, but nothing beats getting dressed up and eat outside of the humble abode every now and then. But that doesn’t mean you have to bust into your savings account to do so!
8 Mother’s Day gifts that are basically free
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and you may or may not be [financially] prepared.
Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Spring is in the air, and there’s more to spring cleaning than reorganizing the attic. Chances are, your finances could use some cleaning up as
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
You need to read this. I know, I know. New Year’s Resolutions are tough. Whether you promised to quit a bad habit or start a new hobby, here’s how you do it.