We can probably all agree – credit cards are a convenient and sometimes rewarding way to make purchases but they do need to be handled with care. Paying with credit is generally safer than using cash or debit. Plus, if you’re using your cards responsibly, you are building a good credit history. The basics are simple: Buy something with your … [Read more...]
6 Credit Card Tips You Should Know
Tough Times Lead to Increasing Scams
Studies show that increasing financial pressures are directly tied to an increase in fraud. You know the saying, “desperate times call for desperate measures” so would-be fraudsters are more inclined to take the risk and rationalize their bad behavior during tough times. Many economists predict a recession is coming in 2023 but no one knows when … [Read more...]
What’s a Credit Union Annual Meeting?
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the Houston Branch If you are a member of a credit union, each year you receive an invitation to attend the Annual Meeting, but have you ever attended? Maybe it’s the name that makes it sound boring but when you understand why it’s so special, you’ll realize that you play an important … [Read more...]