The ending of a year and beginning of a new one is a great time for making resolutions. It is also a great time to make financial adjustments that will help you reach your goals. While hanging up your new 2018 calendar, schedule some time to look over your budget so you start the new […]
Britney Balderas
Holiday Traditions
The holidays are such a wonderful time of year and part of what makes them so special are traditions. Some traditions are common worldwide, such as gathering with loved ones, eating a large meal, and exchanging presents. Other traditions are specific to a particular country or region, like Spain’s yule log and Italy’s Christmas Panettone, […]
Holiday Budgeting
Have You Made Your List and Checked It Twice? The holidays are a time filled with celebrating and friends and family. It is also the time of year when people are making the most purchases. Many of the items purchased are gifts for loved ones, or impulse buys because a deal seems too good to […]
Thanksgiving Leftovers
As anticipated as the first helping of turkey and stuffing are, the second day of leftovers and sandwiches are decidedly less exciting. There is always turkey left over, which is great because it is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make many recipes. The most common recipes featuring leftovers are soups, casseroles, and […]
Tips for Shopping this Black Friday
Thanksgiving Day is a time to spend with family and friends, eating turkey and dressing followed by pumpkin and pecan pie, and watching football. For many, it is also a day to strategize about the best way to tackle the list of holiday gifts that need to be bought. The day after Thanksgiving, known as […]
Veterans Day
Each November 11 is Veterans Day, an official public holiday which honors those who have served our country and risked their lives to protect our freedoms. This year, why not spend the day giving back to the veterans. Listed below are some organizations that support our service men and women, as well as ways you […]
Halloween History
The temperatures are cooler, days are shorter, and pumpkins are everywhere, which means Halloween is just around the corner. Halloween is believed to have originated from the Celtic Ireland tradition of Samhain. Samhain was seen as the end of the lighter half of the year and beginning of the darker half. The Celts believed on […]
Eastex Payment Protection
The financial security of our members is a top priority at Eastex Credit Union. That is why we offer a variety of payment protection services to keep our members’ lives, homes, and finances secure. When you take out a loan for events, such as buying a vehicle or making home improvements, you are responsible for […]
Disaster Preparedness
The extensive flooding that Hurricane Harvey brought to southeast Texas has reminded us all how quickly disasters can happen, and how difficult it can be to recover from devastating events. Being as prepared as possible before disaster strikes can make it easier to get your life back to normal if you do happen to be […]