We’ve all been there. The holidays got the best of us and as the bills start rolling in after the new year, we realize we may have overspent. Not only do you owe more than you’d like, but the balances are spread out across several credit and store cards (we know, that extra 15% off […]
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How to Find Cheap, Post-Holiday Travel Deals
Traveling after the Holidays? How to Find Cheap, Post-Holiday Travel Deals The holidays are over. Now what? You may think you should focus on saving money, debt repayment, and working off those post-holiday pounds right now, but it’s actually a great time to hit the road. Consider planning another getaway and find cheap, post-holiday travel […]
5 Perfect White Elephant Gift Ideas in 2018
Holiday parties and gatherings are coming up, and many feature a fun twist on traditional gift-giving. Rather than purchasing individual gifts for everyone, families and companies have started to instead participate in “White Elephant” gift exchanges, which are less personalized, but also much less costly! Are you stuck for ideas on what to get for […]
New Year, New Savings Goals
As 2018 draws to an end, you may find yourself wondering how you accumulated so much credit card debt or why your savings haven’t increased like you expected. Well, most likely you either aren’t committed to your financial plan or you don’t have one at all. Eastex Credit Union is here with some must-know savings […]
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Fall is a great time of year! Temperatures cool down (albeit, not much here in Southeast Texas) and the holidays are just around the corner. It’s also a good idea to take some time and prepare your home for winter and in addition perform some general home maintenance. By spending a […]
Black Friday Shopping- Is it Really Worth It?
The day after Thanksgiving has long been known as the busiest and best shopping day of the year. Retailers of all sizes promote “amazing” deals that are supposedly better than any other time. Traditionally, shoppers have really bought into these deals with many hitting the stores in the wee hours of the morning on Thanksgiving […]
How to Cook a Holiday Meal Without Breaking the Bank
Hosting an upcoming fall or winter holiday can be a great time to gather all your friends and family together. The cost of celebrating can quickly add up if you aren’t careful! Eastex Credit Union has put together some tips for how to cook a holiday meal without breaking the bank.
5 Easy Ways to Save Money for the Holidays
The holidays are approaching, and you may already be starting to think about upcoming expenses: hosting family dinners, presents for family and friends, party clothes – it all adds up! Eastex Credit Union has put together some helpful tips to get started on saving for the holidays early on – by spreading out your savings […]
Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips
Halloween is upon us once again! We all want our kids to experience a Halloween night of all treats and no tricks, so we wanted to share some important trick-or-treating safety tips to help ensure all of your goblins, princesses and superheroes come home safe and sound.