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Tax Season Tips

February 28, 2017 by TNConnect

It’s that time of year again – TAX SEASON! And we want our members to feel prepared. Check out the below tips on how to best prepare for filing your return and how to maximize your refund. Also, we have teamed up with TurboTax to provide our members with a discount of up to $15 for every return. Click here to start saving today! – Marty Bradley, Executive Vice President, TNConnect Credit Union Tax Season Tips Tax season is once again upon

Why Winter Is the Best Time to Travel

February 9, 2017 by TNConnect

Our objective is easy….we want to help our members and their families save money! One unexpected way to save money is traveling during the winter. Check out this article from Balance on saving money with winter travel. – Marty Bradley, Executive Vice President, TNConnect Credit Union When it comes to winter activities, you probably don’t immediately think of travel. After all, unless you’re taking a ski vacation, people typically plan their trips for the warmer months. However, if you’ve never

Building a Stronger Financial Future

January 17, 2017 by TNConnect

As we continue to kick off 2017, here are more budgeting strategies to help you get control of your finances this year. Enjoy! – Marty Bradley, Executive Vice President, TNConnect Credit Union Does saving money seem impossible? You’re not alone. Reportedly, more than half of Americans have less than $1,000 to their name. While it’s hard to imagine keeping extra cash when you live paycheck-to-paycheck, there is hope. If you take a big-picture view of your spending habits, you’ll be surprised

2017 Goals for Your Finances

January 4, 2017 by TNConnect

TNConnect wants to help you get the most out of your money. With the new year here, check out these 3 easy goals for your 2017 finances, from our partners at Balance. Happy New Year! – Marty Bradley, Executive Vice President, TNConnect Credit Union Is it us, or did we just put away our holiday decorations from last year? As 2017 arrives, it’s a good time to reflect on your financial goals for the year. If you’re carrying debt, a

Ideas to Help with the Holiday Budget

December 7, 2016 by TNConnect

Here at TNConnect, we pride ourselves on adding value to your credit union membership. One area where everyone struggles in the dreaded holiday budget. That’s why I’d like to share this article from our partners at Balance. It has a few easy ideas to help your family with your holiday budget. Happy holidays! – Marty Bradley, Executive Vice President, TNConnect DIY Solutions to Help with Your Holiday Budget Holiday spending can be a budget buster. The expenses are numerous: presents,

TruStage Insurance Available at TNConnect

November 14, 2016 by TNConnect

TruStage: Insurance the credit union way. Insurance protection is part of a solid financial plan. From getting a good rate on coverage for your car to making sure your life insurance is adequate, dependable insurance coverage ensures financial relief when you need it. And along the way, you’ll take comfort in knowing you’re protected. TruStage insurance products and programs help members protect what matters most. Backed by more than 80 years of working in partnership with credit unions and their

BIG protection in a tiny chip

February 19, 2016 by TNConnect

Beginning in March 2016, TNConnect is transitioning our members’ debit cards to EMV (Europay, MasterCard®, Visa®) or “chip” cards. EMV chip cards are more secure against fraud than regular magnetic stripe cards and are currently used in more than 80 countries. Chip cards and their terminals work together to keep your in-store payments safe. During a transaction, a one-time code is created in order to approve the transaction, making it nearly impossible to replicate in a counterfeit card. Another benefit