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The Credit Union Difference Part 1: The History Of Credit Unions
As a Texas DPS Credit Union member, you know credit unions always strive to serve their members and community. We value each member’s input as an equal owner in the credit union, and we offer flexible loan terms, low-cost accounts, and higher dividends to help members...
Balancing Your Budget: Affordable Tips for Your Kids’ Activities
Extracurricular activities are an important part of a child’s development. They allow students to shine in ways that may not be possible in the classroom. It also helps kids step out of their social circles to forge new friendships. They may even be your child’s...
Five Important Reasons Your Child Should Have a Savings Account
This is the perfect time to teach your kids about responsible money management. One of the best ways to do so is by opening a savings account in their name and helping them learn the basics of smart saving habits. Here are some of the reasons why it is a good idea to...
Don’t Fall for a Home Improvement Scams
Scammers are always looking for new ways to deceive people for a quick buck. With home improvement season upon us, related scams are common. Here are some of the most common home improvement scams and how to avoid them. The door-to-door scam Knock-knock. There’s a...
Home Improvement Hacks
You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your house a new look this summer. Check out this list of home improvement hacks and learn how to upgrade your home on a budget. 1.Cabinet makeover You can give a tired kitchen a fresh look by just replacing the cabinet...
2024 Escheatment Announcement
The state of Texas, through escheat laws, mandates that financial institutions surrender inactive accounts over to the State Treasury. Inactive accounts are accounts that have had no activity for the last 3 years. Dividends do not count as transactions. The state...
Jobs For Teens
With most students carrying a smartphone since the fourth grade, parents often suspect and fear that their children have a distorted sense of the value of money. Children see “stuff” as things that they “have” rather than work to have. As they age, children can start...
4 Home Improvement Projects with High Long-Term Return
When you’re making improvements to your home, you’re not just making your life better in the short term. You’re also making an investment in your future. Ideally, the increase in the value of your home will exceed the cost of the improvement. However, it seldom works...
Proud BauerFinancial 5-Star Rated Credit Union
Texas DPS Credit Union is honored to be recognized as a superior financial institution, earning a 5-star rating from BauerFinancial, Inc. As the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm since 1983, BauerFinancial rating system has...
Budget-Friendly Activities to Try This Summer
It’s summertime! Get ready for long, lazy days filled with moments that are sure to become priceless memories you and your family will treasure forever. And the best news? It doesn’t have to cost a lot. Here are some budget-friendly activities to try this summer. Go...
Financial Advice For Graduates
The air is warming, the flowers are blooming, and the grass is turning green. Spring is in the air, and the joyous shouts of children playing will soon mingle with the drone of speakers reading names during commencements all across the country. Spring means many...
How to Save on Wedding Costs
Did you know the average U.S. wedding in the costs $30,119 (NerdWallet, 2023)? That’s a lot of money to spend on one event! But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here’s how you can have the wedding of your dream within your budget. Choose your top priority Most...











