--- title: Blog | Lone Star Credit Union | Holiday Advice description: Holiday Advice | 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 ## [4 Quick Tips for Holiday Spending](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/4-quick-tips-for-holiday-spending) Posted by [Joshua Santa Cruz](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/joshua-santa-cruz) on 11/11/2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hubfs/4%20Quick%20Tips%20to%20Holiday%20Spending%20Blog%20Header.jpg) ](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/4-quick-tips-for-holiday-spending) With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s easy to be influenced from advertisements promising the “*lowest savings of the year*” or “*limited time only*” offers which could lead to falling into debt. Whether you’re shopping for the latest and greatest toys, electronics, or anything else, Lone Star Credit Union cares about your financial wellness! We’ve provided 4 quick tips to keep in mind while you shop for the holidays. [Read More](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/4-quick-tips-for-holiday-spending) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/4-quick-tips-for-holiday-spending#comments-listing) Topics: [Holiday Advice](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/topic/holiday-advice) ## [Financial Independence Training - Get FIT](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/financial-independence-training-get-fit) Posted by [Joshua Santa Cruz](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/joshua-santa-cruz) on 10/15/2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hubfs/Financial%20Independence%20Training%20-%20Get%20Fit%20Title%20Image.jpg) ](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/financial-independence-training-get-fit) Are you looking to get your budget and finances in order before the holidays? While it may seem like an overwhelming task, financial wellness is well within your reach! Lone Star Credit Union Financial Independence Training (FIT) will help alleviate some of the stresses of financial budgeting as well as create a plan of action to help take control of your finances. [Read More](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/financial-independence-training-get-fit) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/financial-independence-training-get-fit#comments-listing) Topics: [Managing Your Money](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/topic/managing-your-money), [Saving Money](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/topic/saving-money), [Holiday Advice](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/topic/holiday-advice) ## [5 Last Minute Techniques to Save for Vacation](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/5-last-minute-techniques-to-save-for-vacation) Posted by [Elise Norris](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/author/elise-norris) on 03/14/2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/hubfs/traveling.png) ](https://blog.lonestarcu.org/5-last-minute-techniques-to-save-for-vacation) Everybody likes going on vacation but nobody likes feeling restricted financially because of it. Whether you have a few months or a few weeks to build up a little extra cash for your next vacation, here are some helpful tips for you. 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