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Maintaining your New Year’s resolutions concerning finances takes a lot of resolve. Too many people take aim at Mars, then give up prior to building their rocket. The reality is that keeping a financial New Year’s resolution is an exception to the rule. Only around 64% of the average American make it past the first […]

Debt Consolidation combines high-interest debts into one monthly payment. It decreases and reorganizes your total debt allowing you to pay it off faster. So, why should you do it? First, it’s important to know the ways in which you can consolidate your debt. Consolidate your debt in two primary ways: With a 0% interest, balance-transfer […]

For many Americans, credit cards are a critical financial tool. They allow for financial flexibility and can be used to budget more effectively. But sometimes things happen, and credit card debt piles up. It might be an unexpected medical or vehicle expense. Or maybe you were temporarily unemployed. Whatever the case, you know you need […]

Now that the new year has begun, many of us are trying to get in shape. Getting in shape is something most of us struggle with, especially with the expense. We are here to tell you that there are ways to get in shape without breaking the bank. It’s easy to make excuses for yourself […]

Staying in your budget during the holidays can be tough. When you add entertaining to the list, things can get pretty stressful when you’re trying to budget your money! Here are some ways you can save money while still planning your Christmas parties: Send E-Cards Instead of sending your invitations in the mail, send them […]

The holidays are right around the corner. Know what that means? Christmas shopping is here! It can be tough to budget your money during this time of year, so it’s important to remember some tips that will help you out!

Black Friday Shopping Like a Pro Can you believe it!? Black Friday is only a few weeks away and the craziness of the Christmas shopping will begin. Are you the type of person to wait in line at crazy hours for stores to open or would you rather stay warm in bed? If you do […]

What should you do when you need an emergency car repair but don’t have the money? We all get stressed out when an emergency car repair arises and we don’t have the cash to fix it. Unexpected car expenses can put you in a financial bind quickly. Where will you find the money, and how […]

Helping You Budget  Planning for your future or just curious about how much interest you will pay over the life of your loan. Eastex has budget tools like savings, retirement, mortgage, and auto loan calculators to help you plan for tomorrow and your future. Savings Calculator The first budgeting online tool is a savings calculator. […]