As you are gearing up for your holiday shopping, there always seems to be at least one person on your list that is hard to buy for. We can help! VISA Gift Cards make great gifts, and you can purchase them at your credit union for any increment up to $1,000. We also have holiday envelopes (while supplies last). Stop by today or call us at (865) 688-2424 to get yours!
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The holidays are approaching, and all year long, you’ve heard your parents talk about wanting a certain something. You know they’d never go out and buy it for themselves, so it’s the perfect present to surprise them with this year. Unfortunately, the price tag is a bit frightful. This year, go in on gifts with others and split the cost of the bill! Using Zelle® to Get Paid Back is so Delightful Splitting the cost of a big gift with
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Holiday shopping can be stressful…finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list, covering all the gift-giving expenses. Let your credit union take the stress away from your holiday shopping this year. Starting November 1st, we have Holiday Loans through December 31st, starting as low as 5.9% APR*. With 24 months to repay and loan amounts up to $5,000, we can help you make the holidays special for you and yours. Apply online, call 865-688-2424, or stop into any branch to
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month raises awareness about digital security and empowering everyone to protect their personal data from digital crime. Let’s get back to basics on protecting your data online! Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager. Creating, storing, and remembering passwords can be a pain for all of us, but these are your first line of defense against cybercriminals and data breaches. Remember these tips when creating passwords: • Every password should be at least 12 characters long. • Never
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For some couples, you can take or leave “romance”. Regardless of whether you have a love or hate relationship with romancing your partner, one thing is certain: cohabitating couples will enjoy a more harmonious relationship when they align on money matters. Finance may not be the most romantic conversation topic, but it’s inarguably an important one. A 2021 Fidelity Investments Couples & Money Study found that one in five couples cite money as their greatest relationship challenge and 44% of
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Each year tnConnect is proud to present a $1,000 scholarship to an area high school student to help them jump-start their educational future. For the 2023-2024 season, we are proud to offer two scholarships to help members get a head start on their college education. Applicants must be a member of the credit union with a savings account, checking account, and debit card with his/her name as the primary member at tnConnect by December 29, 2023. Interested applicants will be
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Coats for the Cold has been a Knoxville tradition for 38 years. WIVK-FM started this coat drive when a news story reported that a homeless man had frozen to death on the streets of Knoxville one cold winter night. Since then, Coats for the Cold strikes a powerful chord among the volunteers of East Tennessee. Knox Area Rescue Ministries now spearheads the coat drive in partnership with WIVK-FM and WVLT-TV, who help broadcast the need; Prestige Cleaners, who acts as
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As we start gearing up for football season, falling leaves, and cooler weather, are you seeing projects around the house that just can’t wait another season to be completed? Through October 31st, TNConnect is offering Fall Improvement Loans starting as low as 5.9% APR*. With 24 months to repay and loan amounts up to $5,000, we can help you make those needed improvements around the house. Click here to apply or come into any branch and speak with a loan
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Practical money management skills learned at an early age can have a lasting impact on the rest of your child’s life. In fact, this is one of the most important areas where you can truly change the course of their life. Educating your children about financial wellness will help them build healthy spending habits for the future. Here are some great ways to teach your kids about money. 1. Play Games That Involve Money One of the best ways to
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