Have you been wanting to travel? Check out the below article from our partners at PSCU and Intuit Mint Life to learn how to eat you way around the world on a budget! Check out the original article here. What’s a trip without enjoying the unique food of a given place? Regional fare is the gateway to a place’s culture, history, and people — not to mention enlivens the senses. Particularly if you’re a foodie, not indulging in culinary adventures
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ATM tampering continues to plague members and credit unions across the country, and we want our members to have the most recent information regarding ATM fraud. Our partners at CUNA Mutual recently shared the below information regarding ATM PINs being caught on cameras at drive-up ATMs. Fraudsters are cleverly focusing on the drive-up ATMs because people are less likely to cover the keypad when they enter their pins. Read below for more details. Fraudsters typically focus on the path of
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Saving money is tough. In fact, as humans, we’re wired to take care of our needs now, and worry about later… well, later. Putting resources away for a rainy day actually goes against our natural urge to make decisions based on what’s in front of us right now. Our financial wellness team from GreenPath Financial offers 3 practical tips for making saving a little bit easier. View the original article here: Pathways_Apr19 1. Pay off your debt as quickly as
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Buying a home has been a status symbol for a long time. However, shifts in cultural norms and value systems are challenging the notion that owning a home means you’ve “arrived.” Buying a home can be a great investment if done strategically. It’s also a huge commitment, and can financially ruin you if things go sideways. Click here to read more from WiseBread on how buying a house can impact you financially and your career.
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Reach for your TNConnect VISA Debit Card for all your daily purchases, even the small ones, and you can save money. Right now, you can use your debit card to save at stores like Auntie Anne’s, Pizza Hut, GNC, and more! Pay the smart way. Click here to explore more offers and learn more.
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Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States causing billions of dollars in damage each year. And, it often happens in low- and moderate flood risk areas. The decision whether or not to buy flood insurance should not be based on a line on a flood map. Last year’s hurricane season should remind us that disasters can happen anywhere, and often without warning. The fact is, a flood event doesn’t have to be the size of a hurricane
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There are many money myths about personal finance and debt affecting millennials. It’s no surprise given the financial state they are facing. Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, which is spread out among nearly 44 million borrowers. Student loan debit isn’t the only major issue surrounding students and young adults; young Americans (age 25-34) have the second highest rate of bankruptcy. These findings suggest that the younger you are, the tougher your financial situation seems to be. Unfortunately, not
Read More About Five Money Myths Affecting MillennialsUnderstanding your credit score can be tricky. As a valued TNConnect member, we always want our members to be informed on how to understand your credit. See below from our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness to understand how your credit score is calculated, as well as steps for improving your score. You can also download a .pdf here: Understanding your credit score. We would also like to remind our members of our FREE credit report service. This service is called Credit Sense and
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Tax-related identity theft occurs often. This happens when someone steals a Social Security number and uses it to claim a tax refund or get a job. We want to protect our members from an often painful and expensive identity theft incident. The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) has provided a number of articles to educate consumers on protecting themselves from this particular type of fraud. Taxes. Security. Together., Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft IRS and NCCIC Caution
Read More About Tax Identity Theft Awareness Making decisions about your retirement account can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unsure about your knowledge of investments. However, the following basic rules can help you make smarter choices regardless of whether you have some investing experience or are just getting started. Don’t lose ground to inflation It’s easy to see how inflation affects gas prices, electric bills, and the cost of food; over time, your money buys less and less. But what inflation does to your investments isn’t
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