Making Money Personal

Credit Card Pitfalls to Avoid - Money Tip Tuesday

Credit cards are great tools for building credit, but their convenience can lead to some serious financial issues if you're not prepared. 
We cover a few of the common pitfalls that credit card users face and give some tips on how to successfully avoid them.
Looking to establish credit? Our low rate credit card is a perfect way to start! 
Set spending limits and lock your Triangle cards with our Card Manager App.
Set up scheduled payments with online or mobile bill pay to make sure you never miss a monthly payment.
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E32: Fundamentals of Investing - Eric Cooper, Financial Planner

In this episode we sat down with Eric Cooper, a Financial Planner with Triangle Financial Group to talk all about some of the fundamental principles of how investing works and what you can do to get started with an effective investing strategy. 
Email Eric Cooper directly at ericcooper2@financialguide.com
Contact Triangle Financial Group to ask a question or schedule a meeting
Learn more about Triangle Financial Group
Watch TFG's virtual webinars and register for upcoming workshops
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Eric Cooper is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC,  Member SIPC. Supervisory address: 101 Federal Street, Suite 800, Boston, MA 02110 • 617.439.4389.
NOT A DEPOSIT - NOT NCUA INSURED - NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY - NOT GUARANTEED BY THE CREDIT UNION - MAY GO DOWN IN VALUE.
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Strategies to Survive Tax Season - Money Tip Tuesday

Benjamin Franklin adequately said, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” You know tax season comes around every year, but if you’re like a lot of other people, you dread it.
If you dread this Tax Season Time of year, here are some coping strategies to get you through.
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Fraud Prevention Tip - Protection from Future Threats - Money Tip Tuesday

In this tip, we’ll explore the future of connected devices, how these devices may impact cybersecurity, and what you can do to stay safe.
This tip comes from an article provided by KnowBe4 Security Awareness and Training Solutions.
Learn more about Knowbe4 Security Awareness.
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5 Ways to Use Your Stimulus Check - Money Tip Tuesday

Are you wondering what you should do with that extra money you got in stimulus recently? This tip offers five things you can do with that check to help yourself build net worth, pay down debt or save for retirement.
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The Real Reason Why Kids Should Save - Money Tip Tuesday

You might think the most important reason to teach kids about saving money is to prepare them for the inevitable rainy day. While that is important, there is a more impactful reason. Delayed gratification or delayed satisfaction is a valuable concept kids should understand in order for them to develop effective saving habits. 
Kickstart your child's saving habits started with a Kids Club account.
Download a free $5.00 first deposit coupon when you open a new account.
Have older kids? Check out our Teen Club account with saving and checking tools for teens. 
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What to Expect in Your Homeownership Journey - Money Tip Tuesday

If you're preparing to buy a new home, you'll probably want to have a good idea of what to expect. This tip gives you an outline of steps you'll take when you advance from home shopping, to home buying.
Learn more about our mortgage program at: https://trianglecu.mymortgage-online.com/index.html
Check our current mortgage rates
Try our mortgage calculator to see how much a new home may cost
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E31: Successful Budget Strategies - Webinar Recording

Need some guidance on getting a budget rolling? In this webinar Terri explains everything about budgeting from the top reasons why you should be budgeting to the list of items you'll want to include.
This audio version of an online workshop has hands-on materials you can use to start and maintain your very own budget. 
Email tconnolly@trianglecu.org or tcupodcast@trianglecu.org for budget forms and materials.
Resources: 
Watch the presentation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_4i4LFnR4E
Check out other upcoming webinars and events: https://www.trianglecu.org/home/benefits/events
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Reasons to Start Investing Young - Money Tip Tuesday

Do you think you're not old enough to start investing or that you don't have enough to even start investing with? Don't think that investing is only for those in a particular age group or who have a lot of money to spare. There are reasons why you should start investing as soon as you can and why the younger you are, the better your retirement could be.
Need financial advice? The experts at Triangle Financial Group can help you map out your goals and get yourself on the right path towards a solid retirement. 
Try retirement calculators to see how much you could earn over time when you regularly contribute to a retirement account. 
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Fraud Prevention: Cybersecurity from Home - Money Tip Tuesday

Keeping your personal information secure is important whenever you use connected devices. That means that even when you're home, you should stay aware of how to guard against ongoing threats. This tip covers some strategies you can take to maintain proper cybersecurity from home. 
Learn more about KnowBe4 Security Awareness. 
Get identity theft protection with a Triangle Better Checking account to get access to identity protection services, monthly credit reports, notifications and more. 
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