Author: Elizabeth Gray

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Save on Heating Costs

With inflation driving costs up everywhere, you might be dreading the bill for heating your home this winter. There are some simple changes you can make to help with lowering your heating costs. You won't heat your home for free, but at least you won't go broke! Continue reading
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Kids + Extracurricular Activities = $$$

It's National Son's Day! If you have sons or daughters as active in extracurricular activities as mine, you know how draining that can be on your checkbook. Check out these money saving tips when it comes to paying for ALL THE THINGS! Continue reading
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Frugal February Challenge

Who doesn't love a good challenge? And if it means improving your finances, we think it's worth the work. February is the shortest month of the year so why not try a simple challenge to get your finances back on track now? You can do this! Continue reading
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DIY it or hire a pro?

One of the greatest things about being a homeowner is tackling your own home improvement and repair projects. Very few things give you a better feeling than doing for yourself something you’d always imagined you’d have to hire a pro for. Whether you decide to DIY it or pay a pro Abilene Teachers FCU can help if you need a loan to help cover costs! Continue reading
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Bring back the Brown Bag

We’ve all grown up hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but new findings are challenging that. Going out every day will cost you north of $2,000! By shopping carefully and doing your preparation and packing ahead of time, you can brown-bag it and save big bucks. Continue reading
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Teach a Child to Save

Developing good saving habits at a young age creates a foundation for a lifetime. Involving our children with a savings plan and good money management skills prepare them for a solid future. Here's how ATFCU helps teach those foundational skills to the children in our service area. Continue reading
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“You’re the Boss” with Card Management

Who doesn't like being the boss and in control? Is it just me?!? I don't think so. With Debit Card Controls you have the power to turn your card(s) ON or OFF when needed. Misplaced your debit card? Turn it OFF until you find it. No more having to get a new card each time your card falls down between your car seats! Continue reading
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Bills, Bills, Bills

We all have BILLS! And if you are like me, you have too many of them. I love the ATFCU Bill Pay system because I can set up and pay all my bills from one location. I only have to remember one set of login credentials and I can set up automatic payments and forget about it. Set yours up today! Continue reading
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Born to be Wild

Are you dreaming of finally buying a motorcycle and hitting the open road? Bikes are a lot more expensive these days than they were in “Easy Rider” years, but that’s no reason not to chase your dream! Be sure you get the right kind of bike, whether you’re looking for long road trips, off-roading or chrome-shined cruising. Continue reading