--- title: Blog | Lone Star Credit Union (2) description: Helpful financial tips and information from Lone Star Credit Union. (2) --- [![Lone Star Credit Union](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hubfs/img/lonestar-logo.png) ](http://www.lonestarcu.org) # Latest Blog Posts ## [Good Scholarship 2021](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/good-scholarship-2021) Posted by [Lone Star CU](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/lone-star-cu) on 06/28/2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hubfs/Good%20Scholarship%20Image-01.png) ](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/good-scholarship-2021) Lone Star Credit Union recognizes the value of education and supports the educational goals of our Members through our scholarship program. LSCU’s Good Scholarship was created in 2020 to reward two graduating high school seniors a $1,000 scholarship.  [Read More](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/good-scholarship-2021) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/good-scholarship-2021#comments-listing) Topics: [In the Community](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/topic/in-the-community) ## [Five Steps to Prepare for a Big Purchase](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/five-steps-to-prepare-for-a-big-purchase) Posted by [Lone Star CU](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/lone-star-cu) on 06/14/2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) | ![June 14 blog - FB-1](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hs-fs/hubfs/June%2014%20blog%20-%20FB-1.png?width=753&name=June%2014%20blog%20-%20FB-1.png) Five Steps to Prepare for a Big Purchase   *By [GreenPath Financial Wellness](https://www.greenpath.com/)* A financial journey typically includes several twists and turns – such as understanding how to manage spending, build savings and control debt. There might be “speed bumps” in the form of unexpected changes in income. Along the way, you might also navigate milestone purchases such as financing a home or car.  When considering a significant purchase, the destination is within reach when you steer through the following five financial steps.   | | --- | [Read More](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/five-steps-to-prepare-for-a-big-purchase) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/five-steps-to-prepare-for-a-big-purchase#comments-listing) ## [Your Three Biggest Digital Banking Questions ... Answered!](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/digital-banking) Posted by [Lone Star CU](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/lone-star-cu) on 05/24/2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Last week, Lone Star Credit Union launched our new digital banking platform and we had a hectic few days helping Members re-enroll, get set up, and learn how to use the new system. 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