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 […]
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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.
2 New Apps that Put You in Control of Your Money
Eastex Credit Union is now offering the CardValet & My Mobile Money apps for our debit and credit card users. These apps provide users with a better way to manage and control their accounts right from their smartphone.
Understanding the Best Time to Buy a Car
There are few things in life more exciting than buying a car. In terms of transactions, it’s one of the largest most people will ever engage in. For buyers, there are plenty of factors to consider. What kind of car to buy is usually near the top of the list, along with the best place […]