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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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5 Practical Tips for Staying Within Your Home Buying Budget
After months of online searching and open house tours, you’ve finally found your dream home. There’s only one problem. The asking price is more than you plan to spend. While cutting back on monthly expenses could help make room for a heftier mortgage payment, overspending can have long-term consequences. Paying…
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Beware These 4 Common IRS Scams at Tax Season
As millions of United States taxpayers file their federal income tax returns, fraudsters from around the globe are patiently waiting for the perfect opportunity to snare their next victim. The flurry of tax filing each spring can make what would typically seem odd appear normal. You should be expecting communication…
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