--- title: Blog | Lone Star Credit Union | Lone Star CU description: Helpful financial tips and information from Lone Star Credit Union. --- [![Lone Star Credit Union](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hubfs/img/lonestar-logo.png) ](http://www.lonestarcu.org) # Latest Blog Posts ## Lone Star CU ### Recent Posts ## [Get Smart About Debt: 7 Tips to Help You Get Out of Debt NOW](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/get-out-of-debt) Posted by [Lone Star CU](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/lone-star-cu) on 09/20/2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If you are dealing with debt, you aren’t alone. The average American household has an [average balance of about $6,600 in credit card debt](https://www.experian.com/blogs/insights/2019/12/state-of-credit-2019/), and that’s not taking into account home, auto, and student loans. Paying off your debt isn’t always easy, but having a plan can go a long way in achieving your financial goals. Check out these seven tips from our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness that can help you to get out of debt more quickly, so you can save more, plan for the future, and live life financially well. [Read More](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/get-out-of-debt) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/get-out-of-debt#comments-listing) Topics: [advice for members](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/topic/advice-for-members) ## [Save Money With DIY Dog Treats](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/save-money-with-diy-dog-treats) Posted by [Lone Star CU](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/lone-star-cu) on 07/26/2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![July blog header graphic - dog treats-01](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hs-fs/hubfs/July%20blog%20header%20graphic%20-%20dog%20treats-01.png?width=3334&name=July%20blog%20header%20graphic%20-%20dog%20treats-01.png)Do you love your dog as if it were your own child? What better way to show your love than to make your furry baby some homemade treats? In addition to being cheaper than store-bought treats, your homemade treats will be healthier and so much tastier. Try this quick and easy recipe for Peanut Butter Dog Treats. [Read More](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/save-money-with-diy-dog-treats) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/save-money-with-diy-dog-treats#comments-listing) ## [Build Wealth by Changing How You Think About Money](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/build-wealth-by-changing-how-you-think-about-money) Posted by [Lone Star CU](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/lone-star-cu) on 07/12/2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![July blog header graphic - build wealth-01](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hs-fs/hubfs/July%20blog%20header%20graphic%20-%20build%20wealth-01.png?width=3334&name=July%20blog%20header%20graphic%20-%20build%20wealth-01.png) How do you define wealth? Is it “a large amount of money and possessions"? But consider this definition: wealth is the financial security that comes from managing your money wisely. 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