Tag: debt management

  • Track Your Savings Goals with TCU Goal Builder

    Track Your Savings Goals with TCU Goal Builder

    Saving money is not easy, especially with a higher cost of living, an increase in consumer debt, and other unexpected circumstances that people face every day. Some people find saving difficult if they do not have the appropriate resources or tools.   TCU Goal Builder does the work for you! In a few simple steps, you…

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  • 5 Financial Resources for Teens

    5 Financial Resources for Teens

    Financial literacy is important for people of any age. Without a fundamental understanding of money, it’s difficult to build effective habits that will last throughout the many different stages of life.  The earlier in life people learn about and practice important money skills, the better.   Teens are right at the point where money habits start to…

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  • 4 Money Tips for a Spring Refresh

    4 Money Tips for a Spring Refresh

    Spring is a time of refresh and renewal, with many using this season as a springboard for new goals and intentions for the coming year.    There are many areas in our lives where renewal is needed and welcomed. If you’re ready to say goodbye to winter’s long, stale season, it’s time to welcome the refreshing and…

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  • 4 Steps To Assess Your Financial Wealth

    4 Steps To Assess Your Financial Wealth

    According to research with online financial experts, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to assess your financial health and future. Many people recommend doing an assessment right at the beginning of the year because it’s a pivotal time to start fresh. But if you feel a bit behind because you haven’t…

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  • President’s Message – Spring 2024

    President’s Message – Spring 2024

    A. Scott MacKnight, CEO/President  During Triangle Credit Union’s 85th Annual Meeting, which was held earlier this month, I shared a message of perseverance and resilience that best describes how we navigated an erratic economy. Many of you may not have had the opportunity to attend the meeting, so I want to take this opportunity to…

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  • 5 Steps To Pay Off Debt

    5 Steps To Pay Off Debt

    Getting out of debt can be overwhelming. Staring at a large number and wondering how in the world you’ll be able to pay it off is enough to make anyone want to give up and say, “Never mind.”   But debt and the burden it brings does not have to haunt you forever.    With a simple…

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  • How To Prepare For A No Spend January

    How To Prepare For A No Spend January

    The New Year is right around the corner which means many people are sitting down to plan out their resolutions. Some choose to start a new diet or exercise routine while others set financial goals.   One goal you may want to consider participating in is a no-spend challenge.   A no spend challenge can last for…

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  • Important Financials to Review Annually

    Important Financials to Review Annually

    As 2023 comes to an end, it’s a great time to think about your financial goals and plan for the New Year. Taking some time in the next month or so to look ahead at your budget, credit, and investments is the best way to help you define your financial objectives, recognize your financial success…

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  • 3 Frightening Financial Facts

    3 Frightening Financial Facts

    Halloween is the time of year when many people chat about ghost stories, urban legends, and share other spooky tales.   Just because Halloween has passed, but these frightening financial facts are still relevant! With a little Internet searching, you can find all kinds of stats on the financial situations current Americans find themselves in.   Some…

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  • 3 Reasons Financial Literacy Is Important

    3 Reasons Financial Literacy Is Important

    Finance plays a huge role in every stage of life—from counting pennies in preschool to making a mortgage payment on a house. IT can be overwhelming, but with the help of financial literacy tools, you can build self-confidence in understanding the concepts of money management, debt prevention, and financial security.   Financial literacy resources offer advice…

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