{"id":4793,"date":"2020-04-23T15:14:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T15:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/?p=4793"},"modified":"2020-04-23T15:14:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T15:14:01","slug":"3-tips-to-help-you-financially-thrive-at-home-during-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/es\/3-tips-to-help-you-financially-thrive-at-home-during-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Help You Financially Thrive at Home During Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You and your family may be stuck indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, but your financial well-being shouldn\u2019t come to a halt. You can work from the comfort of your home to protect your finances with the right strategies!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Money can be tight during these times. Our credit union in Brownsville can help you with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/loans\/\"><span class=\"s2\">lending services<\/span><\/a>. If, on the other hand, you\u2019re still receiving a stable paycheck, then check out these three tips below to help you financially thrive during quarantine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/para-2-vfcu-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/para-2-vfcu-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2020\/04\/para-2-vfcu-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Stay Secure with a Signature Loan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ever since our credit union opened its doors in 1935, we\u2019ve seen many changes happen in the Rio Grande Valley. We\u2019re ready to help anyone in need of a loan. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/loans\/signature-and-personal-loans\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Signature loans<\/span><\/a> are available for up to 60 months with an APR rate as low as 8.85%! <\/span><span class=\"s3\">These loans can help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Paying bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Money for an emergency<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Purchasing essential goods, like groceries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/para-3-vfcu-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/para-3-vfcu-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2020\/04\/para-3-vfcu-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Balance Your Bills by Consolidating\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Stay ahead of your finances by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/loans\/consolidation-loan\/\"><span class=\"s2\">consolidating<\/span><\/a> your loans for a lower interest rate. Consolidation loans are currently available for up to 60 months for as low as 8.25% APR.\u00a0Consolidating can improve your financial situation by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Reducing your interest rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Providing a fixed payment each month<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Working with our loan agents instead of overbearing creditors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Grow Your Finances\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You don\u2019t have to put your future financial plans, such as retirement or an emergency fund, on hold during this time. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/mobile-money\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Mobile Money App<\/span><\/a> to manage your savings, track your loans and credit card payments, and send money transfers hassle-free! Our app is available for Apple and Android phones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow Us Online!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get access to financial tips and new notices from our credit union in Brownsville. Follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ValleyFederalCreditUnion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s5\">Facebook<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/valleyfcu?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s5\">Twitter<\/span><\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/valleyfcu?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s5\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for the latest in financial tips and news! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/contact\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Contact us online<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s3\"> to learn how to become a member or to help with your account!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You and your family may be stuck indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, but your financial well-being shouldn\u2019t come to a halt. You can work from the comfort of your home to protect your finances with the right strategies! Money can be tight during these times. 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