Financial Wellness Blogs | Travis Credit Union (2024)

8/23/2024

Car Loan Interest Rates by CreditScore

Learn ways you can improve your score and what you can do to prepare forratedrops.

8/23/2024

Financing Higher Education

Several ways you can pay for college gives you options.

7/24/2024

Money Management Tips for a Financially Fit Summer

We'll discuss creating a budget to know how much youcanspend.

7/1/2024

Open a Free Checking Account and Discover the Benefits from TravisCreditUnion

TCU Free Checking can better help you manage your money, which improves your financiallife.

6/27/2024

Building a Back-to-School Budget

Learn how to shop for school supplies and how to get some financial help if you needit.

6/27/2024

Stay Cool This Summer!

Keeping your home cool during the summer is all aboutcomfort.

5/23/2024

Calculate: Impact of Credit Score onLoans

A healthy credit history can boost your financial wellness.

5/23/2024

Preparing for Retirement

From Your First Job to EmptyNest

5/1/2024

Wealth Building at Any Life Stage

Whether you are saving for a new car, a new home, higher education, starting a family or retirement, you can learn how to set the foundation for your financial growth.

5/1/2024

Benefits of Joining a Credit Union

Credit unions tend to have lower loan interest rates than banks, higher returns or yields on savings, andlowerfees.

3/21/2024

Energy Efficiency with Cars

Going Green on theRoad

2/29/2024

What is a Checking Account?

– a Complete Guide

2/29/2024

Spring Clean Your Finances

You can spring clean your budget by reviewing your income, savings, and debt, and adjusting as needed.

1/29/2024

Tax Prep Checklist

Preparing For Tax Season

1/4/2024

Financial Planning Tips for Every New Year

Make 2024 the best yearyet.

1/4/2024

Best Ways to Consolidate Debt

A debt consolidation lets you combine your various loans into one loan with a single monthly payment.

11/28/2023

Best Holiday Budgeting Tips: Smart Savings for LessStress

We will provide budgeting tips and ways to save on holiday spending.

11/28/2023

Personal Loan vs. Credit Card for Holidays: WhichisBest?

Finding the right way to pay for gifts can help your pocketbook as well as relieve some of the stress of holiday spending.

10/27/2023

Assess Your Finances EveryFall

10/26/2023

How to Use Credit Cards Wisely

Tips for Building & Maintaining Credit

9/28/2023

Money Market Accounts – WhatYou Need toKnow

Earn higher dividends for your deposits, without the risk of losing the physicalcash.

9/28/2023

Reducing Debt, Reducing Stress

Learn how to reduce debt so you can reducestress.

8/22/2023

Maximize Your Experience with Digital Banking

Embracing your Online and Mobile Banking systems allows you more ways to manage yourfinances.

8/22/2023

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) –A2023Guide

HSAs allowyou to set aside money dedicated for healthcare expenses.

7/28/2023

Personal Loans - A Complete Guide from Travis Credit Union

A personal loan does not require collateral to qualify fortheloan.

7/28/2023

Investing In Your Higher Education

How to Pay for School theSmartWay

6/29/2023

How Your Credit Union Can Help You Save Money

Here are some savings tips that can help you make the most of your budget, while getting the most out ofyoursummer!

6/28/2023

Achieving Financial Independence

Getting to a point where you are making ends meet without monetary assistance requires a clear understanding of your finances andaplan.

6/2/2023

Ways to Avoid Financial Fraud

TCU Cares About Your Financial Wellness

5/24/2023

Pay Your Future Self First

Saving and Budgeting for an Emergency

5/3/2023

Buying a Used Car in California

If you want to buy a used car in California, you’reinluck.

4/26/2023

You hear it all the time from financial experts: start saving at an early age to build your financialwealth.

3/31/2023

How to Recession-Proof Your Finances

A Guide to Achieving Financial Stability

2/8/2023

Where You Bank Matters: Traditional Banks vs. CreditUnions

Finding the right financial institution can help you save money as well as become a good moneymanager.

1/25/2023

Are Checking Accounts Truly Free?

Checking accounts will vary by features such as fees, accessibility, dividends, digital features andmore.

1/10/2023

VITA Tax Preparation Workshops

Travis Credit Union will again participate in the Federal VITA program that provides free basic income tax assistance.

12/15/2022

The Best Way to ConsolidateDebt

It’s the New Year and you’re excited about the opportunities ahead. Before staring too far into the future, take the time now for a financial health check, especially if you used credit to buy holiday items lastyear.

11/16/2022

Spend Better - How a Personal Loan Can Help You Afford Everything, From VetCare toVeneers

Personal loans are a great way to pay for goods and services when you don’t have the funds readily available.

10/25/2022

How You Should Pay forHolidayPurchases

Knowing your options on how to pay for festive purchases may help relieve some of the pressure of the holidays.

9/22/2022

Ways to Create An Energy-Efficient Home

Energy savings tips to make your home energy efficient and save using the energy assistance program.

8/24/2022

Save Better With These Certificate Strategies

Certificates, the guaranteed investment tool to help you earn and save money easily andfast.

8/5/2022

Employee Retention Tax Credit Reminder

Can Still Help Businesses Affected byCOVID‑19

7/27/2022

How to Use a Mobile Wallet

What they are, their benefits, and other ways to pay securely using debit and creditcards.

6/27/2022

How to Financially Prepare for a Life Event

Saving for a major life event such as getting married, buying a home, or starting a family are all daunting things to thinkabout.

5/26/2022

How to Build an Emergency Fund

According to the Federal Reserve, 36%of Americans cannot cover a$400emergency.

4/19/2022

Student Loans – A Viable and Valuable Option

Which Student Loan isBest?

3/30/2022

Navigating Market Uncertainty

Understanding and Preparing for Volatility in the StockMarket

3/30/2022

Best Credit Unions in California

Knowing how to manage your personal finances may come easy to some and may prove difficult for others.

2/22/2022

How to Make Your Tax Refund Work forYou

Know how to leverage your tax refund wisely and recognize when your refund may be toohigh.

1/25/2022

Buy Now, Pay Later

What you need to know about these short-termloans.

12/20/2021

The Ins and Outs of Opening aJoint BankAccount

If you and your significant other have decided on spending your life together, ask each other if you should combine your financials accounts now that you’re sharing a household.

11/29/2021

Couples that Need Help with FinancialPlanning

How to set and plan financial goals asacouple.

11/1/2021

When to Have That Money Talk with Your Partner

Life happens and before you know it, your relationship with that special someone has turned serious and excitedly toward a bright future together.

10/8/2021

How Your Credit Score Impacts What You Pay for aMortgage

One of the first things you should do when you start your home-buying journey is to check your creditscore.

9/22/2021

The Ins and Outs of Inflation

Inflation is a complex topic, so we’ve put together this guide tohelpyou.

9/22/2021

Top Tips for Managing Student LoanDebt

There are many tips and tricks to help with student loandebt.

8/10/2021

3 Ways to Level-Up Your Financial Literacy

Here are three simple steps you can take to control your finances and boost your financial literacy.

8/10/2021

Top Scams and How to Protect Yourself

The COVID-19 pandemic left many people financially vulnerable due to job loss, medical expenses and economic inflation.