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The Next Best Steps for Your High School Grad
High school graduation day is a milestone for the new grad as much as it is for the parent(s)! After the celebration, it’s time to discuss the real world, reality, and the next best financial steps. What would you say to your graduate? We have the answers to that question. CHOOSING YOUR COLLEGE/TRADE SCHOOL Whether…
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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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Pay Your Way with TCUGo LoanPay
Triangle Credit Union is excited to introduce the newest addition to our TCUGo services—TCUGo LoanPay! LoanPay offers a convenient and secure way to make payments on your personal loan, auto loan, line of credit, and mortgage loans. With LoanPay, you have two options when making payments—scheduled recurring automatic payments and one-time payments. Which…
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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
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
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
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
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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Financial Topics Couples Should Discuss
If you’re in a relationship, there are many things you need to work together on, and finances aren’t any different. For some people, finances are that sort of thing that most don’t want to discuss at all. I mean, it can turn a civilized conversation into a knockdown drag out fight. But, the reality is…
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3 Steps to Maximize February Car Deals
If you’re in the market for a car, you’ll have a lot of decisions to make. You’re probably hunting through car listings or scoping out nearby dealerships to pop by and maybe take a few cars for a test drive. But did you know that the process of buying a car starts before you even…
