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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...
Spring 2024 Newsletter
Celebrating 70 Years of Serving Those Who Serve OthersThis year, we're celebrating our 70th anniversary of serving our amazing members, and we couldn't be more thrilled! We want to thank you for choosing us as your financial partner. Whether you've been with us from...
What You Didn’t Know About the Young and Fraud
Quick question: if a scammer was trying to pull off a con on two groups of people, one aged 13-21, and one aged 55+, which group is more prone to loss? If you’d guess the aged 55+ group, you might want to reconsider. Though they have never known a time when tech was...
Celebrating 70 Years of Serving Those Who Serve Others
As we commemorate 70 years of service to DPS employees, their families, and our community, we pause and reflect on the journey that brought us here. DPS employee, Fritz Christian was aware of the difficulties experienced by department employees trying to borrow money...
Why Your Child Should Have a Savings Account
Why Your Child Should Have a Savings Account It’s 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. Let’s look at why it's...
69th TXDPSCU Annual Business Meeting Recording
The 69th TXDPSCU Annual Membership Business Meeting was held on Thursday, March 21, 2024. In this virtual meeting, we discussed credit union reports, reviewed the past year, and announced newly elected officials. A meeting recording and the 2023 Annual Report can be...
8 Financially Responsible Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
It’s tax refund season! How are you going to be spending the pile of cash that Uncle Sam’s giving back? Before you blow your refund on a sinfully expensive weekend, take a step back and try to determine the best approach you can take with this money. To help you get...
What Happens When a Mortgage Lender Checks My Credit Score?
Q: What happens when a mortgage lender checks my credit score? A: That’s a great question! Let’s take a closer look at the mortgage-shopping process, how a credit check affects your score and some tips for choosing the lender that’s right for you. Credit score 101...
Time to Move or Time to Improve?
Q: Should I move to a new house, or stay put and make improvements to my current home? A: Choosing to move to a new home or to make improvements to your current home is a big decision. Here, we’ve outlined the pros and cons of each choice so you can make the decision...
The Benefits of Having a Checking Account
Checking accounts offer a secure, accessible place for your funds. If you are considering opening a checking account at Texas DPS Credit Union, or you already have one, here’s what you need to know about this account’s benefits and how to best manage it. Easy access...
Dividend Rate vs APY: What’s the Difference?
While they may sound similar, it's important to know the differences between Dividend Rate and APY, specifically with savings and investment accounts. These two metrics gauge the profitability of saving and investing your money. Let’s take a closer look at each term...
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