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Safety First When Making a Person to Person Payment
August 26, 2019

Maybe you found the perfect dining room table on Craigslist, or your landlord would prefer rent payments be sent to her checking account electronically; there are many reasons why you might need to make a transfer to another person. With the help of hot new apps, sending money is simple—but, if you’re not careful, those […]

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How to Protect Yourself or a Loved One from Elder Fraud
July 24, 2019

How to Protect Yourself of a Loved One from Elder Fraud In the age of technology, fraud seems to lurk around every corner—and our older generations tend to be particularly susceptible to the pitfalls. If you might be vulnerable to scams or have someone in your life who might be, there are some essential tools […]

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Preparing an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
May 4, 2019

What to know and what to prepare for Hurricane Season Texas hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and lasts through November 30. Now is the time to prepare yourself, so you are ready in case disaster strikes.  When making disaster preparations, it’s important you are not only ready with water, food and evacuation plans, but […]

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Kick Off The New Year With A Financial Health Evaluation
February 6, 2019

The start of a new year is a great time to review your finances. Taking a personal inventory of your financial health allows you to take advantage of any opportunities you might discover to make smarter investments and save money. Consider the following questions in your financial review.  You might find it helpful in deciding where you […]

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Free Credit Freezes Are Here
October 18, 2018

Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts were made available starting September 21, 2018 thanks to a new federal law. At Texas Gulf Bank, your financial security is our number one concern. Below is an article, courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission that provides tips on how you can be proactive in protecting your credit.

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Hang up on Medicare Card Scams
October 18, 2018

Scammers follow the news – and the money. Medicare is sending new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits, replacing your Social Security number with another number. As expected, scammers have been trying to cash in on this change. At Texas Gulf Bank, your financial security is our number one concern. Below is an article, […]

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What is a safe deposit box and why should you use one?
August 9, 2017

If you have important valuables and documents that you don’t feel comfortable leaving around the house, consider renting a safe deposit box. Located in vaults at Texas Gulf Bank locations, safe deposit boxes* are fire and water-resistant.   In addition, they typically offer more security than other available options. Interested in learning more? Here are a […]

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Sharing the Financial Responsibility of College with Your Child
July 26, 2017

In the face of skyrocketing tuition costs, families may be overwhelmed by the financial requirements they are facing.  With the rising costs, it is important parents know that they should not feel obligated to entirely fund a child’s higher education. While it is certainly a worthy investment, it is important to assess your individual financial situation and goals […]

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Protect yourself from card skimming
February 13, 2017

Have you heard of anyone’s debit card information being stolen and utilized while they still have the card in their physical possession? If so, they more than likely have fallen victim to a card-skimming device.   Thieves install these electronic devices over the normal card reading slot of ATM machines, gas pump card-swiping slots, retail […]

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How much should you really have saved in your emergency fund?
May 25, 2016

According to Bankrate.com, almost a third of Americans have no emergency savings. That’s a scary prospect.  Saving can be a challenge for some, as it always seems something is popping up, but the peace of mind that comes from building an emergency fund is worth the extra effort.  So how much should you really try […]

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