The KTVAECU Blog

Amazon is one of the most popular places to shop online. It’s popularity also makes it a common target for fraudsters to impersonate. So, how do you spot a scam?

At Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, our goal is to help you on every step of your financial journey – and that includes helping you manage college costs. We've put together some resources here.

Financial exploitation is a reality many seniors face, especially in the age of online scams. In this article, learn what you can do to prevent elder fraud and what steps to take to help financially safeguard your loved ones.

Finance may not be the most romantic conversation topic, but it’s inarguably an important one. A 2021 Fidelity Investments Couples & Money Study found that one in five couples cite money as their greatest relationship challenge, and 44% of partners admit to arguing about money occasionally. Building up emergency savings, paying off debt, and saving for milestone events (like college or a new home) topped the list of concerns keeping partners awake at night.

So, what’s the best way to foster financial unity on the home front? We’ve come up with some suggestions we hope you’ll find helpful.

Buy Now, Pay Later has become one of the most popular ways to make large purchases. What is it, how does it work, and what should you know when you use it?

At Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, we are always searching for ways to improve your account security. We recognize keeping account information secure is extremely important for our Members, and we make this a priority. Keeping this in mind, the Credit Union offers various ways to protect your account information.

Digital wallets are not only convenient, truly contactless, and secure, but they also allow you to keep more for yourself by making purchases quicker. But what are they, and how do they work?

What is phishing, and how can you prevent it?

A mortgage refinance is a huge step. It is important to educate yourself as much as possible before you begin to apply. Here are some tips to help you on your home refinance journey!

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum – while some of these have been around for several years, they have recently become household names as cryptocurrency has become one of the hottest new trends. As the technology becomes more advanced and even more popular, it helps to know what cryptocurrency is and how to stay safe while using it.

A safe deposit box is a secure container used to store valuables at the Credit Union. Boxes are usually made of metal and have a variety of sizes available. Safe deposit boxes are only accessible during regular business hours, which is important to keep in mind when deciding what to put in a safe deposit box.

Once a skimmer has gathered card information, the info can be used to make illegal purchases. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself (and your money!) against card fraud. Following these helpful tips will help protect you and your information from skimmers.