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Financial Education

Tips on Financing Your Car the Smart Way

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Financial Education

How to Prepare for a Weather Emergency

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Financial Education

How to Budget for a Big Event

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Financial Education

Train Your Way to Financial Fitness

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Financial Education

4 Steps to Reach Your Savings Goals

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Financial Education

Ways to Lower Your Energy Bill in 2022

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5 Things to Know Before Refinancing a Mortgage

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Preparing for Retirement the Smart Way

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Tips for Managing Debt

Understanding Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
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APR vs. APY: Breaking Down the Differences

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Breaking Down Bank Account Fees

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Financial Education

How to Save $10,000 in 2022

Learn to budget for your cost of living with Teachers Federal Credit Union.
Financial Education

How Do I Budget Around My Cost of Living?

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Financial Education

What to Look for in a Credit Card

Check credit score online – it can range from very poor to excellent.
Financial Education

What is a Credit Score & Credit Range

Reviewing finances at the end of the year is the best way to kick off a new year.
Financial Education

6 Keys to a Successful Year-End Financial Review

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Financial Education

What is Open Enrollment?

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Financial Education

How to Make Extra Money

Easily pay bills by accessing Teachers FCU online banking from a computer or mobile device
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6 Ways to Simplify Bill Payments

Learning tips to set financial goals in the new year.
Financial Education

Nine Financial Goals to Have in 2022

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Financial Education

How to Budget for the Season of Giving

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Financial Education

A Guide to Black Friday Shopping

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Financial Education

Hosting a Holiday Party On a Budget

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Financial Education

Commercial Real Estate Loans

Learn about cyber security to better protect yourself from credit card fraud.
Financial Education

Cyber Security Month – How to Protect Your Finances

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Financial Education

International Credit Union Day

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Financial Education

How to Finance the Holidays With a Holiday Loan

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Financial Education

How to Save to Give

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Financial Education

Student Loan Refinance Guide

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Financial Education

What Is Compound Interest?

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Financial Education

Financing Your Summer Adventure

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Financial Education

The Value of a Dollar

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Financial Education

Back to School Shopping

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Financial Education

Car Buying: Tips & Advice Before You Buy

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Financial Education

How to Take Ownership of Your Finances at Any Age

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Financial Education

Smart Ways to Maximize Your Road Trip Budget

Three teenagers look at a computer and learn about finances and saving money.
Financial Education

Financial Literacy for Teens

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Financial Education

How to Protect Your Bank Account Against Scammers

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Financial Education

How to Create Smarter Spending Habits for Your Money

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Financial Education

Financial Tips for Moving

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Financial Education

The Benefits of a Digital Wallet

Mother and daughter looking at a laptop and learning how to invest.
Financial Education

How to Teach Kids about Investing

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Financial Education

How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast

Happy couple who refinanced their mortgage loan.
Financial Education

5 Reasons to Refinance Your Home

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Financial Education

Credit 101

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Financial Education

Ready to Get Your Finances on Track? Here’s How

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Financial Education

When Does a Home Equity Line of Credit Make Sense?

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Financial Education

Savings Accounts and Kids: What Age Should You Start?

Mobile Phone Direct Deposit Benefits
Financial Education

The Benefits of Direct Deposit

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Financial Education

How To Create a Successful Investment Portfolio

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Boosting Your Retirement Savings with an IRA

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Teaching Teens About Money and Good Money Habits

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Where Will This Year Take You? Learn About The Vacation Savings Club

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How Do Credit Cards Build Credit?

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Recently Graduated? How to Prep for Student Loan Payments

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Protect Yourself Against Economic Impact Payment Fraud

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5 Smart Ways to Use Your 2021 Stimulus Check

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Financial Education

Required Minimum Distributions in the Year 2020

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Financial Education

Pandemic Planning

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Financial Education

How to Go Paperless in 2021

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Financial Education

New Year’s Resolutions, Investing 101

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Tips for Safe Online Shopping This Holiday Season

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Financial Education

Get the Most from Your 401(k) Plan

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Financial Education

What is the FAFSA?

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Financial Wellness for College Students

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Financial Education

The Benefits of Multiple Savings Accounts

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Financial Education

What Are the Differences Between a Credit Union and a Bank?

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Holiday Budgeting Tips