Coats for the Cold has been a Knoxville tradition for 37 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 … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Cards at tnConnect
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 … [Read more...]
Your Credit Score
Staying on top of your credit has never been easier. Access your credit score, full credit report, credit monitoring, financial tips, and education - all for free! All of this is available to you within Online Banking - without impacting your credit … [Read more...]
Protecting the Elderly from Becoming Scam Victims
In the last two decades the over-65 population of the world has greatly increased, and so has the average life expectancy. In the same period there have been dramatic advances in technology as well as a surge in the number of technological devices in … [Read more...]
Why Your Credit Score Is Important
Why is it important to have a good credit score? Simply put, lenders determine your credit worthiness by those three digits - making it more than a number. A good credit score will determine whether you get approved for loans and the rates you … [Read more...]
Need to make some home improvements this fall?
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 … [Read more...]
Coping with Inflation? Be Budget Aware.
Inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets. From groceries to gas, record-breaking inflation means the purchasing power of your money is decreasing each month. Our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness offer you the following steps … [Read more...]
Saving for Retirement
It’s never too early, or too late, to start saving for retirement. Whether you have already started saving or not, you may wonder what options are available to you. Two popular retirement savings vehicles are the traditional IRA and Roth IRA. It’s … [Read more...]
Win $5,000 with your Rewards Cards!
Keep your Mastercard debit cards at the top of your wallet for a chance to win $5,000! Simply use your Rewards cards on everyday purchases a minimum of four times per week through October 30, 2022, in order to qualify for the drawing. Rewards credit … [Read more...]
Student Loan Scams – What You Need to Know
Calls and texts from individuals claiming to have the ability to erase student loan debt are on the rise. The Department of Education estimates that 45 million people currently have student loan debt totaling more than $1.5 trillion, with deadlines … [Read more...]