Texoma Community Credit Union

Dedicate a time Together, choose a time when both of you can focus without distractions. Prepare your thoughts Prepare a mental list of topics you’d like to discuss. Include the basics along with any specific issues that you’d like to see change. Start with a vision Here are some to get you thinking: Wouldn’t it…

Congrats—you’re ready to purchase your first real car! The process can be daunting, but Texoma Community Credit Union will walk you through it. Follow our guidelines for a stress-free ride! 1. Determine if you really need a car OK, you weren’t expecting this, but it’s important to take a step back to review your actual…

Don’t let a Halloween scam spook you! Stay a step ahead of those crooks by looking out for these four scams this season. 1. The shipping scam The internet is brimming with Halloween-themed stores in the months leading up to Oct. 31. Lots of these retailers offer an impressive selection of costumes, accessories and decorations…

Texoma Community Credit Union (TCCU) and TexomaWithKids.com are hosting and sponsoring the second annual Youth Recycled Art Contest, in partnership with the Arts Alive! Home & Garden Festival at the MPEC on February 22 and 23, 2020! We are calling on all K-12th grade students to create their very own work of art made out…

Q:  I’m in the market for a new set of wheels, and the choices are making me dizzy. How do I decide which features to look for in a new car and which to skip? A:  Shopping for a new car can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a bit…

There’s lots of talk in the world of personal finance about how to best manage a savings account. You might read up on financial experts who recommend keeping three to six months’ worth of living expenses in your savings account, or maybe you’ve seen a tip about socking away enough money to cover larger expenses.…

1. Determine your monthly expensesTrack all expenses for three months. This will help you determine exactly how much discretionary income you have. 2. Create a budget for every expense categoryDivide your discretionary income into different sub-categories, like food, entertainment, transportation and clothing costs. Review your spending over a few months to get an idea of…

In late July, Capital One Bank announced that 106 million of its card holders had their data compromised in a massive breach that stretched over four months. Among the victims, 140,000 customers had their Social Security numbers swiped and approximately 80,000 had their linked checking account numbers stolen. No credit card numbers were reported to…