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Start it Right
Take time to conduct a year-end financial checkup to start the new year on the right foot. Continue reading
How to beat post-holiday blues
It’s normal to have a little letdown after the holiday whirl, but you don’t have to let it take over! Get together with a friend, or even talk on the phone. Make plans for your next vacation, focus on realistic New Year’s resolutions and get outside and get active to help shake the blues. Spring will be here before you know it. Continue reading
New Year, New Money Habits: How to Stick With It in 2025
Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions only to see them all fall by the wayside by March? We've got some great ways to help you keep your financial resolutions this year! Continue reading
Last Minute Shopping Hacks
So, in spite of all the cautions, you still waited until the last minute for your holiday shopping. Well, lucky for you, we’ve got some hacks to help. Shop early in the mornings, when the shelves are stocked, or browse online and order for store pickup. Shop your local small businesses to find great stuff and keep your money local. Remember that Dec. 14 is Free Shipping Day for those gifts you’re mailing! For fun stuff, hit the dollar store for stocking stuffers. And if all else fails, there’s always gift cards! Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming — and your cluttered closets are calling. Time to roll up your sleeves and whip your home into shape...especially since it is National Cleaning Week and time for Spring Cleaning! We’ve got hacks to make it simpler, cheaper and better for the environment! Your home will be clean in no time! Continue reading
eStatements are Convenient and Private
Are piles of paperwork taking up space while waiting to filed, organized, burned or SOMETHING? And those interesting, unattended stacks of documents just might invite curious relatives or houseguests to take a quick (or not-so-quick) look. AFTCU has a solution that will free up space and keep prying eyes out of your financial business. The credit union mails monthly statements … Continue reading
Ready or not, the holidays are here
Ready or not, here it comes.....It’s time for your holiday shopping! This is going to be a very challenging year in the stores and online, but we can help! Read our holiday shopping guide for great tips and advice! Continue reading
Frightening Financials
If your finances remind you of a horror movie, Abilene Teachers FCU can help you with reducing scary credit card balances and saving for the future. But you’re on your own when it comes to the ax-wielding pizza guy wanting to collect for more than a large pepperoni. Continue reading
Federal Bank Holidays and You
Why We Make a Lot of Noise About Federal Bank Holidays You might have noticed that we go all out to let you know when a federal bank holiday is coming up. We post it on our website, our app, social media, digital signs, and even have our tellers put up notices a week in advance. Why all the fuss … Continue reading