Imagine that your son has gone off to college, comes home one weekend and says “Dad, I found this truck I want to purchase, but the Credit Union says I need a co-signer. Will you co-sign on it for me?” This is a common scenario for students to ask their parents to co-sign on a […]
Month: September 2016
EMV Chip Card
EMV Chip Cards: The new standard in Card Protection Coming this fall, Eastex CU will be upgrading our Visa Credit Cards and Visa Debit Cards to the new EMV Smart Chip Technology to provide our members the highest level of card security available We all use our credit cards and debit cards every day – […]
Must-Have Tips For Traveling Abroad with Debit Cards and Credit Cards
There are few things as mind-blowing as traveling abroad. It could be for work, vacation, visiting relatives or more. Prior to leaving, you may be concerned about dealing with finances in a foreign country. It can be challenging to access your money while abroad to pay for anything. The use of debit or credit cards […]
Is Your Favorite Charity Using Donations Responsibly?
Making a donation to charity can be a rewarding experience and make you feel better about yourself as a person. However, you should be aware that not all charities will use your money responsibly. In fact, some charities are nothing more than scams that designed to take your money and fund a con artist’s lifestyle. […]
What Is The Best Way To Plan For Early Retirement?
Early retirement means having the financial freedom to not have to work another day for the rest of your life. It means being able to live comfortably and even travelling when you want to. Since many of these goals aren’t realizable until after you retire, here are some tips to push forward your retirement age […]