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At TruWest, we believe knowledge is power. Explore our latest financial education articles where we share expert advice and tips to guide you through your financial journey.
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Don’t Let Scams Break Your Holiday Spirit

Stay safe while shopping online this holiday season and protect yourself from scams.

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A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is a big deal. With prices and rates increasing over the last couple of years, many are still uncertain if they should take the leap or...

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How Arizonans Can Get Their Child’s College Savings on Track

September is College Savings Month! Learn how to prepare your future graduate for financial success and get their college savings on track.

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5 Myths About Credit Unions

Learn how credit unions differ from banks and uncover the truth behind common credit union myths.

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5 Ways Arizonans Can Save on Groceries Without Sacrificing Quality

What was once a routine errand is now a carefully calculated outing as families look for ways to stretch every dollar.

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Fearing Job Security?

A new survey shows that nearly a third of workers in the U.S. have job security concerns. Here’s how to financially prepare.

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How to Vacation Without Overspending

Traveling doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some ways to help make your next trip affordable and enjoyable.

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Building Lasting Wealth

Are you sure you’re ready to invest? What Arizonans need to know to build lasting wealth.

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Steps to Strengthen Your Emergency Fund

The standard three- to six-month emergency fund recommendation is shifting.

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5 Ways Arizonans Can Save Money on Their Gardens

New to gardening or already an expert? These tips will help make your spring garden more affordable.

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How Mindful Habits Can Shift Your Financial Future

Developing positive habits and making more thoughtful financial decisions can help you move closer to success.

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Financial Spring Cleaning

How Arizonans can declutter their budgets and save more in 2025.

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Important Notice

Our financial service centers will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will be open normal business hours on Saturday, May 24th and Tuesday, May 27th. You can access your accounts and handle common transactions 24/7 in Online Banking or our mobile app. Visit our Locations Page for more details.

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Our financial service centers will be closed Thursday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will be open normal business hours on Wednesday, June 18th and Friday, June 20th. You can access your accounts and handle common transactions 24/7 in Online Banking or our mobile app. Visit our Locations Page for more details.

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ALERT: Beware of Bitcoin ATM Scams

We've seen a rise in fraud involving Bitcoin ATMs. If someone asks you to pay or deposit money through a cryptocurrency ATM, it's almost certainly a scam.

Legitimate businesses and government agencies DO NOT accept payment via Bitcoin ATMs. Always verify payment requests through official channels.
 
Protect yourself—never send crypto to strangers or under pressure.

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Important Notice

Our financial service centers will be closed Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We will be open normal business hours on Saturday, August 30th and Tuesday, September 2nd. You can access your accounts and handle common transactions 24/7 in Online Banking or our mobile app. Visit our Locations Page for more details.

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Our financial service centers will be closed Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day. We will be open normal business hours on Saturday, October 11th and Tuesday, October 14th. You can access your accounts and handle common transactions 24/7 in Online Banking or our mobile app. Visit our Locations Page for more details.

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Our Financial Service Centers will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. We will be open normal business hours on Monday, November 10th and Wednesday, November 12th. You can access your accounts and handle common transactions 24/7 in Online Banking or our mobile app. Visit our Locations Page for more details.

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Stay Secure

For your security, never share your Digital Banking information, including your username or password with anyone — not even someone claiming to be from the credit union.

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Our Financial Service Centers will be closed Thursday, November 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open normal business hours on Wednesday, November 26th as well as Friday, November 28th. You can access your accounts and handle common transactions 24/7 in Online Banking or our mobile app. Visit our Locations Page for more details.
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