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5 Ways to Show Love Without Touching Your Credit Card
Valentine’s Day often comes with a lot of pressure—lavish dinners, expensive gifts, and grand gestures that can leave your wallet feeling less than romantic. But here’s the truth: love doesn’t have to come with a price tag. In fact, some of the most meaningful ways to show you care cost absolutely nothing. If you’re looking to celebrate without swiping your credit card or maybe…
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3 Reasons to Get Pre-Approved Before Buying a Car
President’s Day is right around the corner, which means if you’re shopping for a car, you’re in luck! Dealerships across the country offer discounts for the President’s Day weekend, sometimes extending them for a week or more. Typically, Presidents’ Day sales are the first official sales events of the year. While this makes sense for…
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Be Aware of “IRS” Text Scams
The following excerpt is taken from the Federal Trade Commission: Got an email or text message about a tax refund? It’s a scam. IRS impersonators are at it again. This time, the scammers are sending messages about your “tax refund” or “tax refund e-statement.” It might look legit, but it’s an email or text fake,…
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President’s Message – Winter 2026
As we embrace the exciting and transformative season of the new year, I want to share some important updates and celebrate the incredible impact we’ve made together. First, our core system conversion is well underway, with an expected launch this May. This significant technology investment will make your transactions faster, more secure, and more convenient.…
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4 Reasons to Use Mobile Wallet When You Shop
If you have a smartphone, you can use its mobile wallet feature to shop smarter and safer this year. Here are a few reasons to load payment cards to your phone’s mobile wallet to use at your next checkout. Reason 1: Your transactions are secure. When you set up your mobile wallet, your card details are protected by a…
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4 Reasons to Refinance Your Car This Winter
On average, Americans spend $1,000 during the holiday season, with over half of that on holiday gifts alone. In addition to gifts, people also spend money on holiday travel, decorations, food, winter activities, and more! On top of all that, you also need to pay your regular monthly expenses, such as rent/mortgage, utilities, insurance, and…
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5 Simple Strategies to Save Money for the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and celebration—but it can also bring financial stress. Between gifts, decorations, and festive meals, expenses add up quickly. The good news? With a bit of planning and wise choices, you can enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank. Here are 5 easy strategies to help you…
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Share ‘Cuz You Care
Join us in making a difference for local non-profits through Triangle’s “Share ‘Cuz You Care” campaign! This exciting initiative, brought to you by Triangle Credit Union and the Making Money Personal podcast, celebrates the remarkable non-profit organizations that tirelessly serve our communities. This year, three deserving organizations will compete for a top donation of $1,000.…
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Fraud Prevention for Phone Scams
Scammers are using more sophisticated technological tricks to get you to hand over your sensitive information. Some of the latest scams appear to be convincing from trusted financial institutions. Here’s a story about someone who recently faced a scammer claiming to be from their bank. Let’s call this person Jack. One day Jack received a phone…
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Top Cost Considerations of Owning a Pet
Owning a pet is one of life’s great pleasures! We adore our furry friends—whether they’re cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, or even gerbils! Who wouldn’t want a playful buddy to share their lives with? When it comes to how much a pet will cost you, there can be a big range. Some pets are quite…
