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How to Enroll in Digital Banking

You Got the Keys! Your First-Year Homeowner Financial Checklist

You got the keys to your dream home! Now let's shift the focus to the financial responsibilities of being a new homeowner. Continue reading →

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The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home: A Guide to Closing Costs

Logically follow the down payment discussion by tackling the next significant expense: closing costs. Continue reading →

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Decoding Your Down Payment

This blog post dives deeper into the first major financial hurdle, the down payment, and dispels the common 20% down myth. Continue reading →

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Your Guide to a Stress-Free Homebuying Budget

A high-level overview of the entire homebuying financial journey. From saving for a down payment to post-purchase budgeting. Continue reading →

How to Spot a Counterfeit Bill

As printers and software have gotten more sophisticated, counterfeit money has gotten harder to spot. Check out this blog post for ways to determine if the bill you were just given is legit. If you’re passed a fake bill, get info about the passer, keep the bill safe and call the police. Continue reading →

Fighting Identity Theft

Equifax, America's largest credit reporting agency, reported an enormous data breach in September 2017. More than 143 million Americans had their personal data compromised. Stolen information included names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and, in some cases, driver's license numbers. Continue reading →

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ATM Safety Tips

Using an ATM has become a routine event for most consumers. The familiarity of the task can cause people to lose the sense of caution that normally accompanies handling cash. Take a look at this blog post for some tips to keep you and your information safe. Continue reading →

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Helpful Hints for Debit Cards

Advice From the ATFCU Card Processing Team Did you know that the ATFCU card processing team works right here in Abilene? At the Antilley Road branch, to be exact. This hard-working group manages the tasks associated with more than 47,000 debit and credit cards. When you have a card question, you speak directly to one of these experienced team members. … Continue reading →

Experience Valentine’s Day on a Budget

Worried about Valentine's Day breaking your budget? We’ve got great ways to save money while keeping the romance! You can even gift your sweetheart with anything from breakfast in bed to doing household chores … which will mean a LOT more than a box of chocolates! Continue reading →