Flooding is the nation’s number one natural disaster. Did you know that most homeowners’ policies do not cover flood damage and a flood policy can take up to 30 days to go into effect? With hurricane season beginning on June 1, applying and paying for your flood premium is an important part of storm preparedness. 

Here are a few points to consider when evaluating your need for flood insurance. 

In 2012 and 2013, hundreds of thousands of people switched from banks to credit unions. Many customers do not have confidence in banks anymore. There are many reasons why someone might switch to a credit union; here are the 10 best.

Money Deposited in Credit Unions Stays in the Community

The headline reads: “Record 2.48 Million Fans Experience Western Heritage at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™”.  This was a 20-day attendance record at the 2014 event.

As for Fun on the Farm…there was plenty of fun to be had by all who attended.  TDECU’s army of volunteers working our sponsored attraction left tired, but happy they were able to visit with and help over 115,000 little farmers and their families “work the farm”.   After planting crops and selling them at the Farmer’s Market, the farmers were rewarded with a visit to the grocery store where they spent part of their earnings fueling up on a snack after all the hard work they had put in at the farm. If you weren’t able to join us at Fun on the Farm this year, take a quick tour of all the activities!

Improving the lives of the communities we serve sometimes involve some sweat and tears.  Look at the commitment of TDECU employees to some special events coming up that involve much more than the usual fundraisers.  

Relay for Life of South Brazoria County

The tax filing deadline is less than a month away; however, it is not too late to think about possible tax credits for which you might qualify.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)