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    Good Things Happen to Good People: First-Time Homebuyer Earns Grant
    Buying a home was a dream for 42-year-old Carla. As a renter her entire life, she longed for a place that she and her wife Genie and their young son […]
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    Mastering Debt Management: A Blueprint to Financial Freedom
    Do you have debt you need to pay off? If so, you’re not alone. As of August 2023, the total debt carried by American households exceeded $17 trillion. The average household […]
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      Helping Kids and Teens Build Smart Money Habits for Life
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      GLCU Website Now Available in Spanish: Breaking Down Barriers to Financial Empowerment / El sitio web de GLCU ya está disponible en español: Eliminando barreras para el empoderamiento financiero
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      How GLCU Financially Empowers Our Members and Communities  
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    • Financially Empowering Communities Through Volunteerism, Giveback, and More: 2025 GLCU Foundation Impact 
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    • 4 Tips for a Safe Holiday Shopping Season  
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      Empowering Communities Through Housing Counseling: How the GLCU Foundation Helps People Build Stronger Futures
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      The Power of Giving Back: How Volunteering Strengthens Communities
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      Financially Empowering the Next Generation: How the GLCU Foundation Supports Youth Financial Education
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      Banking for a Greater Good in Action  
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    • Photos from the 2025 GLCU Foundation Annual Event
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      Celebrating Powerful Partnerships and Inspiring Achievements: A Night of Financial Empowerment 
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    • Money Smarts
      Celebrating International Credit Union Day: A Journey Through Global Milestones 
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    • A woman grows her savings with the Spend and Save Program by making an online purchase with a credit union debit card.
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      Save Automatically with GLCU’s Spend and Save Program
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    • Security
      Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Keep Yourself Safe from Threats
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      How to Properly Dispose of Sensitive Information
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    • A woman pays at a coffee shop with a credit union debit card.
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      Top 5 Must-Have Debit Card Features
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    • A woman makes a digital wallet payment at a coffee shop.
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      More Than a Card: Unlock the Benefits of a Digital Wallet with GLCU
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    • A man pays for his purchase with a credit union debit card.
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      Your Debit Card Could Be Earning You 5% APY
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      What Is a Shared Branch Credit Union?
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      Mastering Debt Management: A Blueprint to Financial Freedom
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      4 Ways to Maximize Retirement Planning in Your 20s and 30s
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      Good Things Happen to Good People: First-Time Homebuyer Earns Grant
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      What Is An IRA Account and Why Choose One?
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      Understanding Different Types of Debt
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      15 Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
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    • Community
      The Winding Road to Homeownership
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    • Community
      Uplifting Communities by Giving Back: 2024 GLCU Foundation Impact
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      Holiday Shopping Tips to Help You Stay Safe This Holiday Season
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    • Community
      Refugee Secures Permanent Housing through GLCU Foundation’s Program
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      Supporting the Community: Living the Credit Union Mission of ‘People Helping People’
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      Giving Back to the Community Through Housing and Financial Counseling
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    • Money Smarts
      How to Understand Your Credit Report
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      Why Building Credit Is Crucial
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      Money Management for College Students: Answering Your Questions
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      How to Start Building Good Credit
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    • Community
      Community and Family Rallies Behind Man to Help Him Keep His Home
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    • Youth & Money
      Money Management for Teens: 5 Money Habits for Financial Success
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    • Community
      GLCU’s Closing Credit Makes Member’s Homeownership Dreams a Reality
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    • Money Smarts
      What Is Elder Financial Abuse?
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    • Community
      Single Mom Saves Home with Help from GLCU Foundation’s Housing and Financial Counselor
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    • Who Qualifies as a First-Time Homebuyer?
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    • Community
      Leading the Way for Financial Empowerment: GLCU and The Leaders Network Open First-Ever Credit Union in Austin
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    • Community
      GLCU Foundation’s First-Time Homebuyer Seminar Made Birthday Dream Come True
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    • Youth & Money
      How to Teach Kids Money Management Skills
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    • Money Smarts
      What Are the Benefits of Credit Unions?
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    • Youth & Money
      What Is a Youth Savings Account?
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    • Money Smarts
      What Is an HSA? Key Benefits, Features, and Eligibility Requirements
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      How a New Widow Went from Eviction Court to Financial Stability
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      What Is a Credit Union Share Certificate?
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    • Money SmartsYouth & Money
      What Are the Differences Between APR and APY?
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      Unlock Your Financial Future: Simple Steps for Smart Planning
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      Financial Planning for College Students: How to Pay for College
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      How to Budget for the Holidays: 5 Key Tips
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      Financial Counseling Story: Beating Predatory Lending Practices
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      Checking Vs. Savings Account: 10 Differences Explained
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      Does Opening a Checking Account Affect Credit Score?
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      Does Opening a Savings Account Affect Your Credit Score?
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      Credit Unions Vs. Banks: Which One Suits You Best?
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      GAP Insurance and Mechanical Repair Coverage (MRC) Explained
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      8 Steps to Protect Your Bank Account from Hackers and Fraud
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    • Small businesses are big business for local economies
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      What is a CD Ladder (and Should You Have One)?
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    • Complete Online Car Buying Guide
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      5 Reasons to Consider a Credit Union Auto Loan
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      How Much Car Can I Afford?
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      Tips to help better protect yourself from fraud
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    • CommunityMoney Smarts
      Things to Know About Condo Ownership
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      Down Payment Assistance Programs
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      Credit as an Asset
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      Are You Worried About a Financial Emergency?
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      Checking Accounts: 5 Benefits to Improve Your Finances
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      7 Reasons Why Credit Unions Have Better Free Checking Accounts
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    • Money Smarts
      What Is A Checking Account & Why You Need One
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    • Add an Extra Level of Protection to Your Account
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      What is a Home Equity Loan?
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