With the holidays coming up, your budget is about to take a significant hit. For that reason, we want to provide a few tips on easy ways to save money now. This way, you’ll have some extra cash to spend during this season! Avoid Eating Out Too Much Spending money on daily coffee and lunch... read more
Identity theft involves another party using your personal information without your knowledge or permission for financial gain. Know that there are several types of identity theft. This can include mail theft, dumpster-diving, spying on ATM activities and even purse- and wallet-snatching. Though these methods differ, the damage they cause is the same. In this piece,... read more
Have you been thinking about getting yourself a new set of wheels? If your car is barely hanging in there and is about to just give out completely, then it may be time to consider purchasing another one. If you are, then this is your chance! If you’re concerned that you won’t be able to... read more
As much as we’d like to prepare for unexpected emergencies, life still has a tendency to send inconvenient surprises our way. You can have a backup fund ready for the unexpected, but sometimes an emergency can go beyond what you’ve prepared for. On the other hand, what about those extra little splurges we like to... read more
Heavy rainfall struck the Rio Grande Valley during the third week of June, creating strong floods in certain parts of the region that left many home- and businessowners scratching their heads over how to handle the situation. What’s more is that an unimaginable amount of damage was caused to many residential and commercial structures, and... read more
At Valley Federal Credit Union, we take the security of your accounts very seriously, and as such, we’d like to highlight the importance of being mindful of your credit and debit card safety. We’ll be going over an act known as “skimming” below. Skimming Credit/debit card skimming is a form of theft where a small... read more
School is finally out, and summer has officially begun! Do you have any adventures planned out with your family yet? If a summer trip is on your planner, but you’re looking to do something different this year with a different form of transportation or leisure, then a loan might be what you’re looking for. At... read more
High school graduation is right around the corner! Whether you’re staying in the Valley for college and will continue to live at home or will be moving away, you’re about to embark on a journey that’s completely new and foreign. With college comes more freedom and flexibility, but it also means having a higher level... read more
Some people dream of retirement as being able to lounge on a beach with no worries of time or money. Others dream of retirement as a big travel expenditure, hopping from one country to the next. Others want to live comfortably near family and friends and making new memories. Whatever your dreams for retirement are,... read more
Tax season is almost over! This means that your tax refund has more than likely already been deposited or is in the process of being sent to you, right? If you haven’t gotten around to taking care of your taxes, start right away! You might be wondering what you’ll be doing with your refund, and... read more
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