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DID YOU WIN THE LOTTERY?

by Sonia on April 26, 2012

Or does it just feel that way when you get your tax refund each year? Trying to decide what to do with your extra money? Would you like to find simple ways to save all or at least some of it?

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To increase your earning power through savings, Truliant offers savings, money market accounts and CDs with very competitive interest rates! If you are looking for investment options, Truliant’s Financial Advisors are also available to help you in these trying economic times. They offer recommendations that will help you reach your financial goals. Truliant’s Financial Advisors are salaried and don’t receive commission for their services.  So, rest assured that they believe in building long term relationships with you.

Some of the investment services offered include retirement planning, IRAs, mutual funds and much more.  They also offer insurance products and services.  Contact a Member Service Representative at Truliant to make arrange your meeting with a Financial Advisor or to learn more about all of our savings and investment products!

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BALANCE Financial Fitness Program

by Sonia on April 11, 2012

Are you going through a life change such as a divorce, marriage or starting a family?  Do you have questions about your credit report and score? Or maybe you are having trouble paying your bills and need to know your options. If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you can benefit from the financial counseling and education offered by Truliant’s BALANCE program!  This a confidential, free service offered to members to help support them and reach their financial goals.

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When you call the toll free BALANCE Info Line at 1-888-456-2227, members have immediate access to counselors, who can answer a wide variety of questions including money management, personal finance and credit counseling. Services are also available in Spanish!

So if you’re ready to gain financial control and get out of debt, stop by the Truliant Federal Credit Union nearest you and start getting the help you need!

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Fees, Fees and More Fees

by Kristina March 21, 2012

There are some things I expect to have a fee attached.  Things like being late on a payment, or overnight shipping. Then there are things I don’t expect to pay fees for. My checking account, using my debit card and making changes to my accounts. At Truliant, I don’t have to worry about being charged [...]

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IS A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) RIGHT FOR ME?

by Sonia March 7, 2012

Are you looking to save money on health care expenses this year?  One good way to do this is by having a Health Savings Account (HSA) with Truliant Federal Credit Union! Health Savings Accounts (HSA) were created in 2003 so that individuals covered by high deductible plans could receive tax preferred treatment of money saved [...]

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The Unexpected…

by Heather March 1, 2012

The last thing you expect to find when you come home from a long day of work is your back door kicked in and your personal belongings scattered about, tampered with – stolen! This happened to a family member of mine just a few days ago.
 
Your mind starts racing – are they still here? What [...]

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Added Convenience

by Kristina February 23, 2012

I was recently at a doctor’s appointment (which I’m going to all the time now that I’m seven months pregnant!), and a nurse asked me what I do for a living. I told her I work for a credit union, and she instantly lit up.  

“Which one?” she asked. I happily told her Truliant, to [...]

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Saving! The Meaning of…

by Heather February 9, 2012

Kids are all so different, I guess they truly are a product of their environment.
Over the holidays we were visiting extended family, and dollars were given out to the young children. All of the kids were so excited, they couldn’t wait to go to the Dollar Store, Target or the toy store to spend their [...]

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2012 Election Year!

by Kristina January 25, 2012

It’s 2012, and for Americans that means a Presidential election year.  Commercials on TV are already filled with messages about the candidates, and media outlets are reporting information about the big race. 
It’s also election time here at Truliant.  Because we’re a credit union that’s owned by our member-owners, we have a democratic process for electing our [...]

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Resolutions…

by Heather January 4, 2012

Why do people make New Year resolutions? What are resolutions really all about?
We often set these unattainable goals for ourselves only to fail within weeks, sometimes not even making it that long. 
 

 
Some of the most common resolutions are to lose weight, quit bad habits (smoking, drinking), aspire for a healthier lifestyle, go to church more, [...]

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That Perfect Gift

by Heather December 21, 2011

This is the time of year where we all struggle to find that perfect gift for someone. Some people think that gift cards are an impersonal gift, others think they’re perfect. Hobbies and tastes change with time and, especially as kids get older, many of us can’t keep up with our interests.
So to me, in those [...]

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