The holidays may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean your traditions can’t stay the same! We know one of those traditions is Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. This year, Cyber Monday may be your best friend to stay away from large crowds and skip waiting in those long lines, but, […]
Britney Balderas
What is a Line of Credit and How Does it Work?
What Is a Line of Credit? A line of credit is an amount of money that a credit union agrees to lend you. You are not required to take possession of the entire sum. Instead, you will be able to make withdrawals when you need to until the entire amount that you were approved to […]
Eastex is Always Available
At Eastex Credit Union, we know you’re busy and we want to remind you we’re always available. One of our main goals as your credit union is to make banking as convenient as possible. Make sure you are taking advantage of everything we have to offer! Mobile Banking You can knock out your financial tasks […]
Should You Pay Off Credit Card Debt During a Recession?
The COVID-19 pandemic seemingly developed with little advance notice, and it was quickly followed by a deep recession that has touched many of our members’ lives. At Eastex Credit Union, we have seen how detrimental the recession has been to peoples’ finances. Those who have not yet been touched by the recession often stress about […]
Trick or Treating Safety Tips
It’s officially that spooky time of year. Pumpkin carving, haunted hayrides, scary movies, Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating! We know your little ones are getting excited for all the candy they’re going to get this year, but safety comes first. Eastex CU cares about the safety of our members and their families. We want to see […]
What is a Credit Union?
Do you ever find yourself confused about what a credit union actually is? You’re not the only one! Many people feel the same way. At Eastex CU, we think it’s important to educate as many people as we can. With that said, we are here to answer all those question marks in your head! […]
Why Did My Credit Score Drop?
Have you checked your credit score recently? Were you happy with the number looking back at you? If not, there are a number of reasons as to why your score may have dropped. Your credit score represents how well you pay your bills, control your debt and overall shows how financially responsible you are. […]
What to do if You’re Falling Behind on a Loan
What happens if you’re late on a loan payment? There are the fees and the credit score losses, of course, but there’s also often a general feeling that one’s finances are falling out of control. If you find yourself forced to make a late loan payment, don’t panic – you can follow the steps below […]
TruStage Insurance – Auto, Home, Life, Business, Pet & More
Did you know that one of the benefits of your credit union membership is access to the TruStage® Auto & Home Insurance program? Insurance the credit union way TruStage helps protect your financial future with insurance policies that are designed to be affordable. Discounts are available for our members, and savings can really stack up. Credit […]