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Advantages of Joining a Credit Union

What is is the difference between a credit union and a bank? And why should it matter to you?  In reality, both offer similar financial products and have similar operating guidelines, so your money is safe in either institution. Distinguishing…

It’s Easy to Give Back to the Troops

At TNConnect, we want to support those who protect our freedom and serve in our armed forces.  Now it’s easier than ever!  Every time you complete a qualifying transaction, we will donate $1 to Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides assistance…

Keeping Children Safe Online

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an article with tips for parents to keep their children safe online. Read below, or check out the original article and additional resources here. Online games and websites for kids are everywhere these…

How Did the Credit Unions Come to Be?

When it comes to understanding historical events, there are some lessons that are universally understood. For example, it is common information that Henry VIII not only famously had six wives in the 16th century, but that he changed the face…

Do’s and Don’t’s When Traveling

    We want our members to have the best and safest trips possible when traveling.  Here are a few reminders to make sure you protect yourself and get the most out of your trip when traveling! Also, click here…

Eat Around the World on a Budget

Have you been wanting to travel? Check out the below article from our partners at PSCU and Intuit Mint Life to learn how to eat you way around the world on a budget! Check out the original article here.  What’s…

Protecting Your ATM Pin

ATM tampering continues to plague members and credit unions across the country, and we want our members to have the most recent information regarding ATM fraud. Our partners at CUNA Mutual recently shared the below information regarding ATM PINs being…

How to Start Saving Money

Saving money is tough. In fact, as humans, we’re wired to take care of our needs now, and worry about later… well, later. Putting resources away for a rainy day actually goes against our natural urge to make decisions based…

How Buying a House Impacts Your Career

Buying a home has been a status symbol for a long time. However, shifts in cultural norms and value systems are challenging the notion that owning a home means you’ve “arrived.” Buying a home can be a great investment if done…

Where It Can Rain, It Can Flood

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States causing billions of dollars in damage each year. And, it often happens in low- and moderate flood risk areas. The decision whether or not to buy flood insurance…