Top on the priority list for high school graduates is often, “Move out of mom and dad’s house.” And while sometimes mom and dad can’t agree more, this is not always the best financial move for teens. What are some options for room and board while you are in college? There are plenty. Weighing the…
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With the brutal heat of summer weighing down, it’s hard to remember to be compassionate and kind to the people around us. Often times, it’s easy to get locked up with trying to save for summer vacation or the rising electric bill, but kindness doesn’t always have a price tag attached to it. We’re sharing…
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The CU Do Good campaign began in the summer of 2015 as a way to bring smiles and help to those in our East Texas community through random acts of kindness. This year, we’re looking to do more for those in our area who do more every single day by carrying out their missions of…
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Summer means a time to jump in the car and explore. Check out these tips that will help make your dollar travel as far as the road takes you.
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An automobile is a major investment. Just think about it: In the last 10 years, have you bought anything that costs more than a car? A house or your kid’s education, maybe. Yet, unlike a house, a car is not going to appreciate in value; and unlike an education, an SUV is not going to…
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It was 64 years ago on June 6, 1953 that Cooperative Teachers Credit Union founders established what we know today as CTCU. Originally, the founders met in at Tyler High School and agreed on the simple principle of teachers helping teachers. They pooled their money together to help each other buy land, supplies for the…
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Hosting a cookout on summer weekends is an excellent way to celebrate with friends and be a part of the community. Like any other party, though, hosting a cookout can get expensive. With summer vacations and college tuition payments right around the corner, it’s an important time to save as much as possible. Here are…
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When the sun is blazing and the flowers are blooming in the brightest colors, you can feel like anything’s possible. But, sometimes it’s hard to find motivation to do anything different over the summer vacation. That’s why we created the 2017 Summer Bucket List! Challenge your family and friends to help you knock all 30…
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