Teachers have the most important job in the world. They are responsible for educating the future leaders, entrepreneurs, writers, inventors, doctors, and every other profession imaginable. Teachers are hard workers, always busy interacting with students and adapting lesson plans and teaching methods to make sure the concepts and material is not just memorized but comprehended. […]
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Eastex Credit Union’s “Sweet 16”
March Madness and Sweet Sixteen are terms that are heard everywhere this time of year. Typically, they are referencing the best college basketball teams in the country, but our sweet sixteen list is compiled of the sixteen top things about Eastex Credit Union. 16. Convenient branches. With full-service branches in Evadale, Kirbyville, Silsbee, and Kountze, […]
Financial Aid Awareness Month
Going to college is essential in order to obtain the necessary skills and training for most jobs these days. However, the costs associated with college are increasingly high and the majority of students need financial assistance in order to attend. There are 44.2 million Americans who have student loan debt, and an estimated 70% of […]
Presidents’ Day
The third Monday in February is a federal holiday officially known as George Washington’s Birthday but commonly referred to as Presidents’ Day. Americans began celebrating Washington’s birthday shortly after his death in 1799, but it was not an official observance until 1879. That was when President Rutherford B. Hayes declared it a legal holiday to […]
Do You Need Travel Insurance?
When you are planning a vacation, you might wonder if having travel insurance would be a good idea. Travel insurance can help minimize the financial risks of traveling caused by illness, accidents, missed flights, canceled tours, theft, and other events. How much you stand to lose due to unforeseen incidents varies depending on how much […]
Groundhog Day
Every February 2nd, the weather for the upcoming months is forecast by Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog living in Pennsylvania. It is said that if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow when emerging from his burrow, then winter will last another six weeks. If he does not see his shadow, then spring will arrive early. In celebration […]
uChoose Rewards®
A credit card may seem like just another way to make purchases, but it can also be a powerful financial tool. A credit card can help you establish and improve your credit history, and may offer additional benefits on purchases, such as extended warranties or price protection. In addition to receiving a low-interest rate on […]
Should You Buy Last Year’s Model?
When buying high ticket items, you want to make sure you’re getting a good deal. You’ve probably heard the advice that waiting to buy until after the new model is released can save you money, which is generally true, but there are other factors to consider before purchasing. Here are some things to consider when […]
MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 15 is a national holiday honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is the only federal holiday that is a Day of Service. On the third Monday of each January, Americans are encouraged to make an ongoing commitment to service in their communities by focusing on seven issue areas: health, faith, education, […]