Feeling the Pinch After Holiday Spending? The holiday season may have come and gone, but if you’re starting to feel the strain the came with the holidays, you’re not alone. The joy of gift-giving, travel, and festive meals often leaves us with a financial hangover that can take months to recover from. Create a Budget […]
As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to set financial goals. Here are some tips to make 2025 your most financially successful year yet: Set Specific Goals: Whether it’s saving for a vacation, building an emergency fund, or paying off debt, write down exactly what you want to achieve. Automate Your Savings: Take […]
Winter can be magical, but it’s also a time when expenses can pile up. Here are five tips to keep your finances on track this season: Plan for Higher Utility Bills: Heating costs can add up quickly. Set aside extra funds or look into energy-saving tips to keep your bills manageable. Save on Holiday Spending: […]
It’s the season of giving. Unfortunately, it’s also the time that scammers take advantage of strangers’ kindness; leading to lost money, stolen identities, and more. Keep an eye out for these all-too-common scams that pop up around the holidays. Package Scams Watch out for emails or text claiming to be from USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, […]
Shopping for your next car doesn’t have to be stressful! With TrueCar, we’re making car buying easier, more transparent, and more affordable for our members. Here’s how it works: Shop With Confidence: TrueCar lets you compare prices and see what others paid for the same vehicle. This ensures you’re getting a fair deal. Exclusive Member […]
Beware of Gift Card Scams During the Holiday Season As holiday shopping ramps up, be aware of a prevalent scam where fraudsters tamper with retail gift cards, resulting in the loss of funds for unsuspecting victims.
It can be disheartening to see your credit score drop after a financial setback. Whether you missed mortgage payments, made the hard choice to file for bankruptcy or faced something else entirely, these kinds of disruptions can result in a hit to your credit. But with a plan, adhering to healthy financial habits and a […]
Safety and Soundness The media has been filled with news about recent bank failures and events that have caused uncertainty in the financial services markets. I want to take this time to reinforce the safety and stability of TruEnergy Federal Credit Union and our ability to preserve and protect your funds and remind you about what […]
QR Code Fraud While quick response codes, more commonly known as QR codes, have existed since 1994, they have recently grown in popularity during the pandemic as many restaurants replaced their paper menus with these scannable codes. QR codes have also grown in popularity with scammers as a tool for committing fraud. Most QR codes […]
Negotiate for a lower bill. Ask your health care provider to lower or waive some fees. You can find the going rate of coverage on sites like myHealthcare Cost Estimator to give you a starting point for your negotiations. According to federal law, all expenses for COVID-19 testing, copayments, and deductibles, should be covered […]