Will you be affected? Starting July 1, buying a home might get a little easier—for some. According to a recent report, the country’s three major credit-reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) are changing the way they calculate credit scores, a move that will boost certain consumers’ credit. What’s changing? The credit agencies rely on information from public records regarding tax liens and civil judgments. But the system isn’t perfect. Sometimes one person’s score is mistakenly calculated using another’s information, usually
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A Simple Trick to Quickly Pay Off Your Mortgage
For most of us, our largest payment each month is our mortgage. Wouldn’t it be great to get rid of that expense sooner rather than later? Check out this tip from our partners at CUInsight.com. – Marty Bradley, Executive VP, TNConnect Credit Union There’s a simple trick to quickly pay off your mortgage. Anyone can do it. It costs very little in the short term, will save you thousands in the long term and will shave years off your mortgage. All
Read More About A Simple Trick to Quickly Pay Off Your MortgageYour Financial Security
As you may have seen in the media there is currently a massive global ransomware attack upon the Microsoft Windows® operating system variously known as WannaCry, WannaCrypt, WannaCrypt0r and WannaDecryptor. We take significant steps to protect your information and would like to ensure you your financial information is safe. Although this attack was geared toward Microsoft operating systems all operating systems are vulnerable to attacks. Here are some proactive step you can take: Ensure all your devices computers, laptops, phones, tablets are
Read More About Your Financial SecurityNew! Express Loans
With our new Express Loan program, you are preapproved for your loan, and you can go shopping with a blank check for your new vehicle! Members are pre-qualified for a maximum loan limit, and you leave the credit union with a check to be used for the purchase of your car, truck, or motorcycle that is no older than 5 years old with mileage less than 100,000 miles. You can also use our express loans for a new boat or
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Credit Unions vs. Banks
Do you ever wonder about the differences between credit unions and banks? We love this infographic that breaks down just a few of the differences. By choosing smaller, member-owned organizations like Credit Unions, you receive greater member benefits such as lower interest rates and increased customer service. Thanks for choosing TNConnect! – Marty Bradley, Executive Vice President, TNConnect Credit Union
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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
Read More About Tax Season TipsWhy Winter Is the Best Time to Travel
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
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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
Read More About Building a Stronger Financial Future2017 Goals for Your Finances
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
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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,
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