We have all had moments when we felt we didn’t have enough money to get by. In 2010, 24-year-old Grant Sabatier woke up to find he had $2.26 in his bank account. Five years later, he had a net worth of over $1.25 million. Grant recently visited our … [Read more...]
How Much Can You Spend on a New Car?
How much can you afford to spend on a car? This is an excellent place to start. If you're going to be making car payments, most financial advisers recommend your payments not exceed 20% of your take-home pay. According to Consumer Financial … [Read more...]
Your Best Defense Against Fraud – New Automated Fraud Alerts
Data breaches have become all too common these days. Hackers are making headlines by stealing credit and debit card information from consumers like you. At TNConnect, we take threats like these very seriously. That’s why we’re beefing up our security … [Read more...]
Keep Your Identity Safe
At TNConnect, we take threats to your identity or personal finances seriously. Check out the below infographic from SavvyMoney with some great tips on keeping your personal information safe. … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Online Purchases
Online shopping has become a great convenience for so many Americans, however, “porch piracy” continues to derail and ruin the experience for consumers. It is extremely frustrating to order the perfect item online, get your delivery notification, but … [Read more...]
Credit Reports: Your Digital Defense
As you may know, news broke last week regarding a massive data breach, possibly the largest ever, at Capital One Financial Corporation. Over 100 million consumers have been impacted by this breach. At TNConnect, we recommend consistent and … [Read more...]
Advantages of Joining a Credit Union
What is is the difference between a credit union and a bank? And why should it matter to you? In reality, both offer similar financial products and have similar operating guidelines, so your money is safe in either institution. Distinguishing … [Read more...]
Help Us Help Credit Unions for Kids
Help make a patient feel like a kid again. At TNConnect, we want to help sick children accelerate their recovery. Using Online Banking gives you more control of your finances, but it can also help you change a child's life. With each qualifying … [Read more...]
It’s Easy to Give Back to the Troops
At TNConnect, we want to support those who protect our freedom and serve in our armed forces. Now it's easier than ever! Every time you complete a qualifying transaction, we will donate $1 to Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides … [Read more...]
Keeping Children Safe Online
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an article with tips for parents to keep their children safe online. Read below, or check out the original article and additional resources here. Online games and websites for kids are everywhere … [Read more...]