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October 09, 2024

You might be taking a holiday this winter season, but you know who isn’t? Scammers.

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Keep the Jingle in Your Wallet: Here’s How to Avoid Holiday Season Scams

The Science Behind Why Black Friday Is Bad For Your Wallet

How To Help Aging Parents Financially (And Whether Or Not You Should!)

Money Fights & How to Avoid Them

Marrying Someone With Debt: How To Share Debt With Your Partner

How To Successfully Combine Your Finances With Your Partner

The Importance Of Having A Will And Estate Plan

How Much Insurance You Really Need To Protect Yourself And Your Family

How to Spot A Scam And Protect Your Money

How To Help Young Adult Children Achieve Financial Independence

Top Zelle® Scams You Need to Know About

How to Keep Your Money Safe When Using Zelle®

What Does It Mean To Invest For Retirement?

Retirement Accounts 101: The Basics On What You Need

How To Open An IRA Or 401(k) To Save For Retirement

Don’t Get Tricked: How to Spot and Handle Common Spoofing Scams

The Advantages of Banking with a Credit Union for Your Business

Red, White, and You: A Sizzling Member Appreciation Event at Members Choice Credit Union

Small Business Checking vs. High-Yield Business Checking: Which Is Right for You?

The Benefits of Earning Interest on Your Business Deposits

How to Avoid Sneaky Travel Scams (Featured on KPRC+ 2 Houston)

How Mortgage Debt Impacts Your Credit

Student Debt 101: How It Can Help You, How It Can Hurt You

Credit Card Debt: The Best Debt Repayment Methods

How Much Debt Is Too Much? How (The Wrong) Debt Can Negatively Impact

How to Reduce Fees and Save Money with Your Business Checking Account

Top 5 Money Scams Targeting Kids & Teens and How to Avoid Them

Tips to Protect Elderly Family Members from Scams

How To Read A Credit Report

How To Choose A Good First Credit Card

How To Build Back Your Credit Score After Taking A Hit

Know Your Credit Score: What Good Credit vs. Bad Credit Really Means

Celebrating Community and Collaboration: Highlights from the Members Choice Credit Union Annual Meeting

How To Break Free From The Mental Blocks That Stop You From Saving Money

How To “Trick” Yourself Into Saving More

How To Save To Meet All Your Goals — Both Big And Small

How To Save Enough To Make Birthdays, Holidays, and Vacations Special

Building Community with Financial Literacy: Financial Family Fun Fair

Protect Your Money by Leveraging Fraud Settings

Why Teaching Kids About Money Early is a Game Changer (Featured on CW39 Houston)

Financial Literacy for Kids: How Parents Can Teach Money Management at Home (Featured on KPRC+ 2 Houston)

Smart Spending #4: The New Rules Of Grocery Buying That Will Help You Save Money

Smart Spending #3: Why You Shouldn't Put Everything On A Credit Card, And How to Dig Yourself Out Of Debt

Smart Spending #2: 7 Ways To Shop Smarter

Smart Spending #1: 8 Ways To Spend Smartly

Boost Your Budget: The Hidden Savings of an Auto Loan Refinance

Volunteer Day: Lending a Helping Hand to Katy Christian Ministries

Personal Loans 101: What Are They?

Everything You Need To Know About Getting A Mortgage

Should I Take Out A Student Loan? When To Get Them And How To Manage

Your First Car Loan: Everything You Need To Know To Save

Love or Fraud? Recognizing the Warning Signs of an Online Romance Scam

5 Ways To Raise Financially Savvy Kids In An Instant Gratification World

Allowances 101: Should You Give Your Child An Allowance?

How Much Does It Cost To Raise A Child? How Parenthood Changes Your Finances

Money Lessons For The Whole Family And Where To Find Them

Navigating the New Year: Members Choice Credit Union Advocates Financial Wellness (Featured on CW 39 Houston)

Maximizing Your Financial Health for a Prosperous New Year Ahead

Members Choice Credit Union Shares Key Financial Wellness Strategies for the New Year

Why You Should Stop Using Payment Apps To Store Cash

Bull Markets vs. Bear Markets: What You Should Know

How To Handle Market Volatility

The Best Recession Moves to Make with Your Money

The Best End-Of-Year Money Moves To Make

Elevate Your Financial Well-being: Mastering Good Credit

The Ins And Outs Of Giving A Gift Of Money (It’s Trickier Than It Seems)

How To Donate Your Unwanted Items

Save On Taxes By “Batching” Your Charitable Donations

How to Choose a Reputable Charity

Members Choice Credit Union Unveils Mortgage Payment Giveaway, Offering Members the Chance to Win $3,000 Toward the Dream of Home Ownership

Student Loan Impact: How Debt Shapes Your Financial Future

How Mortgage Debt Impacts Your Credit (Use It To Figure Out How Much You Can Afford)

How to Find the Best Deal On An Auto Loan (And How Much You Should Spend)

Credit Card Debt: The Best Debt Repayment Methods

Honoring Community Heroes: Members Choice Credit Union Sponsors Katy Area Safety Fest

Members Choice Celebrates Heroes at Upcoming Katy Area Safety Fest

Are I-Bonds The Right Investment For You?

Financial Planners vs. Financial Coaches: What’s The Difference?

The Most Essential Questions to Ask a Financial Planner Before Hiring Them

How to Find a Financial Planner (And Know Which One is Right For You)

How to Know if You Need a Financial Planner

Annuities As A DIY Pension: How They Actually Work In Your Retirement

HSAs vs. FSAs: The Similarities & Differences (And Which Is Best For You)

What’s The Difference Between The Stock Market And The Economy?

Members Choice Credit Union Launches New Mortgage Services Brand

What Does It Mean To Be Diversified? Here Are The Basics

Index Funds vs. ETFs: What They Are And How They Work

How to Invest In Your 401(k) or IRA

A Primer On Buying Your First (Or Fourth) Car

What You Need to Know About Paying For College

Mortgages 101: Getting Started on The Path to Homeownership

Members Choice Credit Union Welcomes Keith Hrnyak as Chief Financial Officer

What to Consider Financially As A First-Time Homebuyer

How Emergency Funds Work In Practice

Community Heroes Celebration: A Day of Gratitude and Connection

Annuities 101: How They Work And What They Can Do For You

Why You Need An Estate Plan (And What Should Go In It)

Life Insurance: How Much Do You Need — And How To Get It

When Should You Take Social Security?

How To “Trick” Yourself Into Saving More

How Much Should You Save For Retirement?

Dispelling Common Mortgage Misperceptions

The Basics of Retirement Accounts

Six Dates in History That Changed Women’s Financial Futures

Teaching Kids to be Smart With Money

Filing Taxes When You’ve Had a Life Change

Taxes 2023: Deductions You May Not Know About (But Should Be Taking)

How to Prepare For Next Year’s Tax Season Now

Reasons You May Want to Choose a Credit Union Instead of a Bank

Money Fights & How to Avoid Them

Parenthood: How Children Change Your Financial Picture

Combining Your Finances and Talking to Your Spouse About Money

Why is Money So Emotional?

Emergency Funds 101: The Key to Staying Debt Free & Sane

How To Create A Budget And What to Put Into It

Why You Need a Budget: How Budgeting Can Help You Reach Your Long-Term Goals

Members Choice Credit Union Names New CEO

Keeping Your Card Secure On And Offline

Should I swipe my card or insert the chip when paying? What’s the difference?

About Members Choice Credit Union

At Members Choice Credit Union, we are more than a financial institution; we are your partners in bringing you closer to the life you aspire to live. For over 80 years, we've been dedicated to empowering families across Houston, Texas. Whether it’s buying your first home, driving off in a new car, building your savings, or becoming debt-free, we provide the tools and support to help you pursue your goals with confidence. Join us in discovering your version of "the good life" at www.mccu.com.