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How to Start a Business in Texas
If you’re wondering how to start a business in Texas, you’re not alone. After creating a business plan, many entrepreneurs ask what to do next. This comprehensive startup checklist will guide you through every step. -
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Protect Yourself from Tax Scams: 7 Ways to Stay Safe
Every tax season, thousands of people lose money or personal information to fraudsters pretending to be the IRS. Knowing how to spot a scam is one of the most powerful ways to protect your financial future. At UFCU, your security is our top priority. Use this guide to stay informed, confident, and safe. -
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Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Refinancing your mortgage can help you lower your payment, build equity faster, or adjust your loan to better fit your financial goals. Learn what refinancing means, when it’s a smart move, when it may not be, and how UFCU can help you make the best decision for your financial future. -
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How to Raise Your Credit Score in Three Easy Steps
If you take the time to monitor your accounts, pay off your debt, and be timely about paying your bills, you can prove that you are credit-worthy over time. -
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What’s the Ideal Credit Score for Home Loans?
What can you do if you want to qualify or pre-qualify for a mortgage but are concerned your credit score is too low? The good news is that a low credit score is not permanent, and it’s one area you can start working on right away. Find out what credit score you need to buy a home and get five actionable steps to boost your credit score with the aim of homeownership. -
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When to Refinance Your Auto Loan
Refinancing your car loan can save you money in interest and lower your payments. Is now a good time to refinance? Consider these five tips before you decide. -
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Your Auto Loan Term Is More Important than You Think
Are you in the market for a new car? Don’t underestimate the importance of your auto loan term. -
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Purchasing a Used Vehicle, Post-Disaster
Any time a natural disaster strikes, the effects can be far-reaching and long-lasting. Consider these five ways you can be sure you’re making a smart choice for you when selling or purchasing a vehicle after a disaster. -
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Better Research Returns Better Outcomes on Auto Loans
If you’re ready for a new car, even if it’s just new to you, do your homework first. Here are three ways better research usually ends in better outcomes. -
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Car Shopping? Here’s How to Drive Away Happy
Are you ready to buy a new car but dreading the car shopping process? Our five-step D.R.I.V.E. Method can turn your car buying into fun, and help you drive away happy in the perfect vehicle for you. -
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When Is the Best Time to Buy a Used Car?
Learn the best times to buy a car, including winter months and specific holidays, to maximize savings. Get tips on planning, research, and flexibility for the best deals. -
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Home Equity Loan Basics: Is a Home Equity Loan a Good Idea?
Learn how Texas home equity loans work and get a feel for whether tapping your equity is the right move for you. Explore when a home equity loan can help — like covering renovations, major expenses, or consolidating debt — and what to keep in mind, including using your home as collateral, market ups and downs, and long term interest costs. -
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Cash-Out Refinance Explained
Have a big expense on the horizon? When interest rates are low, a cash-out refinance may help you turn your home’s equity into cash. Learn how this type of mortgage works and when it makes financial sense. -
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Can U Borrow Money for a Down Payment?
Discover five strategies to borrow money for a down payment on a home, including home equity, personal loans, retirement funds, and down payment assistance programs. -
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For Love or Money—What to Know About Romance Scams
Romance scammers cheat thousands of people out of their money each year. They will tell you almost anything to get your money. Practice these 5 tips to avoid romance scams, outsmart scammers, and keep your money. -
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How To Grow Your Business with Confidence
Ready to take your business to the next level? This guide will walk you through essential business building strategies to help you grow with confidence. -
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New Year, New Budget
Setting a goal in the new year can be just the motivation you need to get your finances in shape. Financial goals need special TLC. -
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How to Stay on Financial Track
Want the coming year to be a great one for making progress on your financial goals? Follow these tips to set your financial goals and stay on track.
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