140829-Certificates-of-Deposit

Whether you’re saving for something a year from now or ten years from now, a certificate of deposit (CD) will help you get there. The benefit of choosing a CD over other types of savings and investment accounts is that you generally earn more interest the longer the term. So if you open a five-year CD, you will likely earn more per year than with a one-year CD, depending on the account.

Check out these CDs that offer different benefits to find out which one is right for your goals: Continue reading →

140826-Overspending

Worksheet: Track Your Spending

Financial stability isn’t measured by the size of your paycheck; it’s about what you do with it. Knowing exactly where your money is spent each pay period and making sure you’re leaving room for saving is crucial to becoming financially independent. Do any of these thoughts ever cross your mind? If so, you may want to take a look at your budget and reconsider some of your spending. Continue reading →

140821-Online-Mobile-Banking

Read Part 1 Here
Read Part 2 Here

Parts 1 and 2 of this series covered a variety of online and mobile features. In Part 3, we will focus on some mobile features you may not be aware of.

Did you know you can apply for a loan or credit card directly from your mobile phone?

EECU has a loan application form that is formatted perfectly for a mobile phone screen. Simply click the “More” button inside the mobile app or on the home page of the mobile website, and then select the vehicle loan, personal loan, or credit card loan application link. Once your app is submitted, it will be handled promptly by a member of our team. Continue reading →

140811-Student-Loans

Education is more important than ever, and so is making smart financial decisions when it comes to paying for it. In order to help our young members reach their educational goals, EECU has partnered with Higher Education Servicing Corp to offer the Texas Extra Credit Education Loan. Texas Extra Credit is a private student loan developed specifically to help Texas residents pay for college when scholarships, grants and federal aid just aren’t enough to cover the full cost of attendance.

The program comes with affordable features: Continue reading →

EECU-Online-Mobile-Banking

Read Part 1 Here
Read Part 3 Here

In Part 1, we discussed viewing all account balances, making loan payments from credit card or non-EECU checking accounts, setting up text alerts, and taking advantage of Skip-a-Payment year-round. Here, we will cover more online or mobile features you may not have known about. Continue reading →

Road-to-Credit-Guide

Road to Good Credit.

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Have you ever wondered how to build your credit? Or, you may wonder why credit is important to you. Don’t worry. We have all the basic information you need to understand how to get started.

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Monthly Archives: August 2014

Which CD is right for me?

5 signs you’re spending too much

Making the most of online and mobile banking (Part 3)

EECU now works with Higher Education Servicing Corp to provide student loans

Making the most of online and mobile banking (Part 2)

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Road to Good Credit.

Now is the time for you to start building your credit.