{"id":6592,"date":"2023-11-29T21:13:41","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/?p=6592"},"modified":"2023-12-04T21:28:21","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T21:28:21","slug":"new-year-new-goals-from-our-harlingen-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/es\/new-year-new-goals-from-our-harlingen-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Financial Goals from Our Harlingen Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Are you looking for ways to start the new year financially? Don&#8217;t fret with Valley Federal Credit Union (VFCU). Here, you can find ways to start the new year worry-free with our Harlingen bank! Here are a few tips and tricks to prepare for your finances at the start of the new year!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/2023\/01\/19\/5-tips-to-save-money-for-a-successful-year\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Saving more money<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/2023\/08\/18\/building-good-credit-with-our-credit-union\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Boosting your credit<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/2023\/09\/28\/vfcu-consolidation-loans\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Release of financial stress<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/2023\/10\/10\/7-ways-to-make-the-most-of-an-emergency-fund\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Setting yourself up for success<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Leading Up to a Debt-Free Year<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p6\">As the year wraps up, let&#8217;s sleigh the financial game with a checklist to keep those holiday expenses in check, paving the way for a prosperous new year. So, set the stage for a debt-free and delightful future by doing the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Create and maintain a budget<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Cut out unnecessary expenses<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Focus on reducing high-interest debt<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Use investments for holiday expenses<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Consider a balance transfer card or debt consolidation loan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Create and Maintain a Budget<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Take the time to create a budget that helps you track your income. Here, you can identify areas in your expenses and finances that you may need to adjust or cut off. Budgets can always be flexible to your schedule and help you achieve your financial goals.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Cut Out Unnecessary Expenses<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cutting back on expenses is one way to help trim off unnecessary finances to support your income and go towards your debt to pay it off faster. Some examples of things you can easily manage are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Dining out<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Impulse buys<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Subscriptions<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Entertainment<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Buying brands<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Excessive data plans<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Unused gym memberships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Focus on Reducing High-interest Debt<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">One tip to remember is to pay off the debt with the highest interest rate. Paying off those with higher interest can help you pay off your debt faster than most. Take the chance to look at your<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>loan payments that go towards interest.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Use Investments for Holiday Expenses with Our Harlingen Bank<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">You should always maintain an emergency savings account with 3 to 6 months&#8217; worth of expenses so that you can use those finances for anything excess to pay down debt. However you can pull out money from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/christmas-club\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Christmas club<\/span><\/a> account with VFCU.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Consider Debt Consolidation Loan<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Consider moving your credit card debt to a balance transfer card to avoid interest in paying down your debt. Another alternative is to attain a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/loans\/consolidation-loan\/\"><span class=\"s2\"> consolidation loan<\/span><\/a> to pay off the credit card debts you may have to organize your finances better.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Find More Financing Options with our Credit Union<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">VFCU can help you receive loans with ease. You can get all the finances quickly with just a quick click or call! Our loan services include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/loans\/auto\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Auto Loans<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/loans\/loyalty-loan\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Loyalty Loans<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/loans\/seasonal-loan\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Seasonal Loans<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfcu.net\/loans\/signature-and-personal-loans\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Signature\/Personal Loans<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p5\">Your Debt Relief<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Getting out of debt isn&#8217;t always easy, but rest assured that it is a process that almost anyone must face throughout life. 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