If you’re planning that much-needed summer vacation, you may have noticed the prices of just about everything travel related --…
Mortgages 101: Getting Started on The Path to Homeownership
When you embark on the search for a new home, you may think you know the steps to take: read…
What You Need to Know If You’re Thinking About Buying Your First Home
Buying a home can be exhilarating and liberating. For many, it signifies the realization of the American dream. It can…
Mortgage Insurance – How it Works and When You Need It
Mortgage insurance has two main benefits. It can help you qualify for a home loan you might not otherwise be…
What Is an Escrow Account?
When you close on a mortgage, Town & Country Federal Credit Union may set up an escrow account where part…
10 Reasons Your Budget Might Not Be Effective (YET!)
Have you ever started a personal budget only to find after a few months that you have lost interest, or…
Teaching Children About Money
Whether you’re teaching finances to your kids, your grandkids, or those of a loved one, it’s essential to teach children…
Money Fights & How to Avoid Them
If we’re honest, we don’t need research to tell us what we already know deep in our bones: We don’t…
Combining Finances and Talking to Your Partner About Money
Money can be a challenging subject to bring up with your spouse or life partner. But despite how uncomfortable talking…
Why Is Money So Emotional?
While our finances can stress us out, there are ways to take control. Anyone who has ever lost sleep over…









