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Our Money Made Simple Blog gives you the important financial knowledge, skills and tips you need to navigate your personal financial decisions. If you're looking for helpful ways to maximize every dollar, you've come to the right spot!
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Your Car May Be the Same. Your Loan Doesn’t Have to Be.

By Kathleen Himes, GFCU   Move Your Auto Loan to GFCU and Get Up to $400 Cash Back1, no payments for up to 90 days2 and rates as low as 4.95% APR*!  Is Now a Good Time to Move Your Auto Loan over?  If you financed a vehicle in the last few…
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Get Ready for School Smarter, Not Harder, with GFCU

Smart Solutions for Savvy Families: Explore GFCU's Services Designed to Make Back-to-School More Affordable and Less Hectic. School bells will be ringing before we know it, and with the start of a new academic year comes the annual back-to-school shopping spree! While the excitement of fresh supplies and new clothes…
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10th Annual Turkey Express Spotlights Generations of Gratitude for First Responders and Their Families

The Generations Federal Credit Union (GFCU) Turkey Express event is a beloved annual tradition created 10 years ago to honor the first responders throughout San Antonio and Bexar County for their dedication to keeping our community safe.  This year, more than 50 GFCU team members volunteered to deliver holiday meals…
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Generations Remote Services

Here are some of the remote services available to you from anywhere: Generations Remote Services You Can Use From Home Our remote services are designed to give you access to your accounts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the comfort of your home. If you don’t already…
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How to Send Money with Zelle® Safely

Zelle® is a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with people you trust, like your babysitter, coworkers, fellow PTA mom, or your son’s soccer coach. Whether you just enrolled with Zelle® or have been an active user for a while, there are a few tips you…
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How to Adjust Your Budget After a Job Loss or Furlough

By Tracy Scott If you've recently experienced a temporary layoff, i.e., furlough, or been permanently let go from your employer, anxiety, fear, and out-right panic might rule the day. But, before these understandable emotions lead you to make unwise financial moves, take a moment to breathe and grab a notepad…
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Top Considerations for Repeat Homebuyers

By Tracy Scott The housing market has changed in recent years. Low inventories and rising property values make for a fast-paced environment requiring first-time and repeat homebuyers to act quickly to secure the home of their dreams. According to Realtor.com® Market Trends Explorer – By Metro data, San Antonio area…
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