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There are no big shopping holidays on the calendar this month, but you can still pick up a scary-good deal in October. Here’s what to buy and what to skip. Buy: Jeans Shop your favorite retailers and check out some new ones you thought you couldn’t afford for...

Did you know that appliances account for approximately 13% of your home’s energy use? The good news is you don’t have to completely pull the plug to save on your energy costs. Here’s how to use your appliances more efficiently to reduce your energy use and do one for...

Electric bills during the summer can be sky-high, so you might be considering installing solar panels on your house. Solar panels can lower a three-digit energy bill to under $10. This year, with a 30-percent federal tax credit on solar panels extended until the end...

Practicing energy efficiency lets you lower your carbon footprint and help combat climate change, all while saving money on your energy bills. It’s a win-win! Let’s look at some ways you can reduce your energy usage and utilize the energy you use more efficiently....

Smartphones are the modern answer to disorganized life. You can buy anything with just a few swipes, schedule appointments, and store your photos in this one, convenient spot. [You can also manage your accounts, check your balances, and deposit checks through Texas...

College visits are exciting for students and parents, but the costs of hotels, meals, airplane tickets, and gas add up to a considerable sum. Here are some ways to make this part of the college search affordable. Get help from the school Many schools offer discounted...

Back-to-school time is the second largest shopping season of the year. If all that spending makes your head pound, take heart. Texas DPS Credit Union has your back! We’ll help you navigate it with your budget and sanity intact. Here are 12 back-to-school saving tips....

The new income-driven repayment plan for student loans can be confusing. Here, we’ve broken down the plan into simple terms and outlined steps you may need to take. What is SAVE? Income-driven repayment plans are based on a borrower’s discretionary income and not on...

Getting rid of high debt takes hard work and willpower, but it’s doable. Here’s six steps to help you start crushing debt today.   Step 1: Choose your debt-crushing method There are two approaches toward getting rid of debt:  The snowball method involves paying off...

What is going on with student loans? The headlines have me so confused! As a federal student loan holder, what do I need to know? Student loans have undergone many changes over the last few years. Let us help you make some sense of it all! We’ve outlined important...

Back-to-school prep includes better financial management Make sure the school year starts right with better financial habits. Banking online makes it easy to set up transfers for any school-related expenses like schoolbooks, clothing, or tech supplies needed for the...