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Important Information for Our Members
As you may be aware, there was some troubling news about Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in California last week. Here’s a brief explanation of what’s happening: According to recent news, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) shut down SVB following a 48-hour bank run and capital crisis, which appears to be the result of high-volume…
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Triangle Credit Union – Proud to Sponsor our Members
Triangle Credit Union is proud to sponsor members of our community in many different facets. Recently, we have been able to sponsor long-time member and Special Olympics Athlete, Chelsea Schultz. Chelsea will be competing on Special Olympics USA team this summer in Berlin, Germany. Read Chelsea’s story below and check out her Special Olympics New…
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International Women’s Day – Employee Spotlight
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year for International Women’s Day, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the women at TCU that make a difference both in our community and at our credit union. Lana Dal Molin Vice President, Community Outreach…
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3 Steps to Finding Your Dream Home
Are you ready to start the homebuying process? The second installment in our Mortgage Madness series focuses on the steps you should take to find your dream home. Deciding who is on your team goes deeper than just your lender and your real estate agent. When forming your team, you need to consider everything that…
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Securing Finances for Your New Home
If you’re in the market for a new home as a first-time homebuyer, you may not even be sure where to begin. Between questions about mortgage loans and not knowing how much you need to save for a down payment, your head may feel like it’s ready to explode. That’s why we have created the…
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What are Mobile Wallets and How to Use Them
If you read our recent blog on contactless cards, you might have noticed that we mentioned how your contactless card can be used with your mobile (also referred to as digital) wallet. You may be asking yourself, “What is a mobile wallet?” Mobile wallets are financial applications on your mobile devices that store payment information…
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5 Ideas for an Inexpensive Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day this year falls on a Tuesday which can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. For those who like to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you may prefer when it falls on a Friday or a weekend because typically it is easier to celebrate when you don’t need to worry about…
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5 Ways To Build Credit as a Teenager
Your credit history is something that follows you throughout your life, regardless of when you start building your credit. A great credit score can help you buy a car with a low interest rate or even an affordable house when the time comes. The same sentiment can be said for poor credit. Poor credit can…
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ITM– Banking Technology With a Human Touch
Chances are you have used an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) at least once before, whether through a drive-up ATM or inside a branch. ATMs have been around since the 1960s and although they can solve some quick problems without needing outside assistance, they have their limitations. ITMs, or Interactive Teller Machines, look like traditional ATMs,…
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3 Benefits of Contactless Cards
Contactless cards, also known as tap-to-pay, have become increasingly popular in the United States over the past 10 years but there are still people that may not be aware of what they are or how to use them. Simply put—contactless payment or tap-to-pay refers to a form of payment using a debit card, credit card,…
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Protect Yourself at the Pump
If the price of gas frustrates you, some scammer trying to access your card information while you’re gassing up might push you over the edge. Fraudsters use card skimming devices to gain access to your credit and debit card information at the pump and you might not even be aware of the threat. According to…
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President’s Message
A. Scott MacKnight, CEO/President Happy New Year to you all! I am excited to share that Triangle Credit Union had a very successful 2022. While there were many accomplishments, I would like to focus on Community Involvement and Member Enhancements. After surviving a couple of bleak years with the pandemic, local events re-opened this year,…