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Annual Meeting 2021

Our Annual Meeting is an unique opportunity for credit union members to hear about our financial health and community impacts.

Time: 5:30 pm
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021
Location: 1 Commerce Street

TEGFCU’s Annual Membership Meeting is more than just an event that happens once a year. It is a solid commitment by staff, members and volunteers to keep the credit union vibrant and growing. We invite all members to learn about the financial state of the credit union, and hear from our Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee.

Please note: We are keeping the meeting to a business agenda …

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How Much You Can Borrow With A Personal Loan: Guide + Calculator

Personal loans are an extremely versatile financial tool. However, many borrowers aren’t sure how much personal loan they can get. Every financial situation is unique. Plus, many factors go into how much you can borrow. Understanding some quick and easy basics will give you an idea of how much you can borrow. To get you started, here’s a quick overview of personal loans, a borrower’s guide, and a calculator.

Personal Loans 101

Personal loans can help you do a lot of things like consolidate debt, pay off high-interest credit cards, make home improvements, buy big-ticket items, or pay for unexpected…
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Wants vs. Needs

What is a “want?” And what is a “need?” While everyone has their own wants and needs, being able to differentiate between the two can be difficult. Being able to clearly define each can help you improve your savings, which can help you build up an emergency fund, pay off debt, or fund long-term savings goals.

Generally speaking, a “need” is something you absolutely cannot live without. You need a roof over your head, for example. You need food, water and transportation to get to work.

You need electricity in your house, you need food to eat and you need …

Expenses

Types of Expenses

 

Fixed expenses, variable expenses, and irregular expenses are the three categories that make up your budget, and are vitally important when learning to manage your money properly. When you’ve committed to following a budget, you must know how to put your plan into action. Here we outline the three types of expenses you will find when creating your budget.

Fixed Expenses – these expenses are the same each month

The definition of fixed expenses is “any expense that does not change from period to period,” such as mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, and loan payments. The amounts may …

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Financial Checklist

As you prepare to pack up holiday decorations and say goodbye to an unprecedented year, don’t close the book on this year just yet. Set yourself up for success by reviewing your finances before January 1. Grab your favorite mug, fill it with hot chocolate, snuggle up by the fireplace, and review this end-of-year financial checklist to guide you toward a prosperous new year.

FINANCIAL CHECKLIST:

– Follow a Personal Finance Blog

    • Learn more about money management so you can improve your finances in the New Year. This might include checking out a library book or attending a financial seminar.
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TEG 2022 Scholarship

TEG Federal Credit Union will award three $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and community service throughout their high school careers. From time to time TEG may, at its own discretion, add a fourth $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to personal excellence.

All Applicants Must Submit:

– A completed TEGFCU scholarship application.

Click here for the 2022 Electronic Scholarship Program Application

Click here for the 2022 PDF Scholarship Program Application

– A non-generic essay focused on this specific scholarship
– Two letters of recommendation
– High …

Financial Tips Kids Should Know

Four Finance Topics Every Kid Should Know

It’s never too early to learn how to handle your money. Imagine if your child were suddenly about to move out but never learned how to manage an income. The things kids need to now about finances are not that different than what adults need to know. However, it’s always better to think ahead and prepare your child for life away from the nest. Remember, these tips are pretty simple, so start early with your child and plan for the future.

Needs vs. Wants

This might be one of the more difficult concepts for younger people to grasp. There is …

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How Can I Protect Myself from Payment App Scams

Q: I love the convenience of payment apps, like Cash App and Venmo, but I’ve heard there’s been an increase in scams being pulled off within these apps. How can I continue to use my payment apps without compromising my safety?

A: Payment apps offer users the ability to effortlessly send payments to friends, making it easy to split the tab at a shared meal, buy a present for a mutual friend and quickly pay back a small loan. Unfortunately, though, scammers are using these apps to cheat people out of their money.

Here’s all you need to know about …

Complete Guide to Using a Credit Card

Your Guide to Using Credit Cards

Q: I’d love to improve my credit score, but I can’t get ahead of my monthly payments. I also find that my spending gets out of control when I’m paying with plastic. How do I use my credit cards responsibly?

A: Using your credit cards responsibly is a great way to boost your credit score and your financial wellness. Unfortunately, though, credit card issuers make it challenging to stay ahead of monthly payments and easy to fall into debt with credit card purchases. No worries, though; we are here to help!

Here’s all you need to know about responsible credit …

How to Read Your Paystub

How to Read a Paystub

Having your paycheck directly deposited into your checking account can be super-convenient, but it can also lead to being unfamiliar with your paystub. It’s important to review your paystub occasionally to check for possible errors and review the deductions, as your accountant suggests. No worries, though, we’re here to help! We’ll walk you through a typical paystub and break down all the numbers and information so, going forward, you can do it on your own.

Navigating your paystub

Before reviewing the actual numbers, let’s take a moment to explore how a paystub is structured.

A typical paystub will have your …

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Life Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If someone would have approached us a year ago and told us that, in 2020, the country would essentially shut down for three months; the busiest thoroughfares in cities across the world would be empty of traffic; schools and colleges would close for an entire semester and blockbuster releases would be put on hold indefinitely, we probably would not have believed them.

Tales of mass shutdowns and cancellations of in-person gatherings, from sporting events to concerts to graduations, sound like scenes from an outrageous sci-fi movie with an unbelievable plot. Not real life, right?

We’ve all changed this year. We’ve …

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