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How to Protect Your Money and Accounts Online

Posted by Lone Star CU on 10/04/2016
Being able to bank or shop online is a great convenience, but you want to be sure you're protecting yourself before you hit “send.” If the wrong people access your accounts, you might find yourself with a lot less money than you thought. Here are six steps you can take to help make sure that doesn't happen.
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Topics: Managing Your Money, Fraud Protection

Choosing a Credit Counselor

Posted by Lone Star CU on 08/31/2016

Living paycheck to paycheck?  Worried about debt collectors?  Can't seem to develop a workable budget let alone save money for retirement?  If this sounds familiar, you may want to consider the services of a credit counselor. Usually nonprofit, these agencies work with you to solve your financial problems — sometimes for free.  But beware because a number of credit counseling agencies have been cited for ripping off consumers. That is why we have partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness to offer GreenPath, a free financial education and counseling program that is now available to you. If you are looking for a credit counselor on your own, be a smart consumer and follow the following guidelines.

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Topics: Managing Your Money, Fraud Protection