Financial Tips

One of the best gifts you can give your kids is a strong financial future. Of course, saving and helping them launch through your own finances is helpful, but the best way to ensure your kids can succeed with money is to have open conversations about money and start training them how to use itRead More »Why and How to Talk to Your Kids About Money

Today is National Savings Day and we want to help you kickstart your savings journey today. We’ve all heard the standard advice: cut out lattes, pack your lunch, and unsubscribe from marketing emails. Those can be a great start, but there are more options to help you supercharge your savings goals. Here are some practicalRead More »Some Unconventional Ways to Fatten Your Wallet

Fall is a fun time of year for many families. It can also be expensive. You have new sports uniforms, band instruments, Friday night lights, Hoco and Halloween, to name a few. Doing everything or buying everything can be nearly impossible. How do you find the middle ground between fun and saving money? Here areRead More »Five Tips for Families to Save Money This Fall

In today’s digital age, protecting your computer from various cyber threats is crucial. With increasing dependence on technology for personal and professional tasks, ensuring your computer’s security is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity. Here are some essential computer protection tips every consumer should implement. Use Strong, Unique Passwords: One of the simplest yet mostRead More »Online and Digital Best Practices

Did you know you have free access to your credit score in Online and Mobile Banking? We update it for you quarterly (every three months) to help prevent fraud and help you improve your finances. You always want your credit score to go up or stay the same. That usually indicates you are making paymentsRead More »Have You Viewed Your Updated Credit Score?

Texas Tax-free weekend has become somewhat of a tradition in the Lone Star State. People from around the state will hit the stores next week for this year’s tax-free weekend, which begins Friday, August 9 and runs through Sunday, August 11. The burning question is, can you really save that much money by not payingRead More »How to Save Money on Texas Tax-Free Weekend

Your more most current credit score is now available in Online Banking. We provide you an updated credit score every three months to help you avoid potential fraud in your name and also to help you keep track of and improve your finances. Things like paying off some of your debt and making payments onRead More »Find Your Updated Credit Score in Online Banking

Your credit score is an important gauge of financial health and a pivotal part of many life decisions. That being said, it causes a lot of anxiety if you don’t fully understand it. But don’t fret if you find yourself in that situation! Here are the top three credit score facts to ease your worries:Read More »Top Three Credit Score Facts

Happy New Year! Do you have any money-related resolutions on your list for 2024? Here are five habits you can start now that may help you achieve them! Start or Refresh Your Budget If you’re the person who thinks budgets limit your spending, reframe your thinking. Budgets help you compartmentalize your spending so you knowRead More »Five Financial Habits to Start 2024

Call them goals. Call them resolutions. Call them anything you want, as long as you call them something that will help you keep them. Yes, it’s that time of year to assess what’s going well in our lives and where we want to make some changes. Don’t worry. This isn’t one of those blog postsRead More »Creating New Year’s Goals That Stick