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Millions of holiday shoppers plan to make purchases online during the holiday season. Sadly, the world’s scariest online scammers are ready to celebrate the season with you … exposing your identity and draining your wallet. A recent Experian® survey found that 43% of victims said their identity theft occurred while holiday shopping online. Experian® projects […]
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Today the world’s most significant business transactions happen online. We organize our lives with the help of online tools, and our banking should be too—which is why we make it easy to conduct your business banking anywhere with web, mobile and text banking using your computer, smartphone, or other online devices. Here’s a rundown of the […]
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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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 […]