It's Time to Get Ready for Hurricane Season 2011

Tomorrow, June 1, 2011, marks the start of Hurricane Season. Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) wants to remind you to stock up on the necessities before the storms draw near.

Now is the time to check your roof for leaks, trim down your trees and stock up on water and non-perishable foods.

It is also important to have a battery operated radio and flashlights handy in the event that the power goes out. Also, having an extra supply of cash and any medication you may need is essential, as ATMs and pharmacies may not be in working order.

The best way to weather a hurricane is to be prepared. TFCU reminds you to prepare now and not wait until the last minute when stores may be sold out and lines will be long.

Stay safe this hurricane season!

Traveling By Car This Weekend? Here's What You Need to Know About Gas Prices

This Memorial Day Weekend an estimated 1.8 million people will be traveling on Florida's roads. While the roads will certainly be busy, there is finally good news for drivers: gas prices are on the decline!

Neil Gamson, forecaster for the U.S. Energy Information Administration, believes gas prices have peaked and are on their way back down. He expects prices to remain in the mid-$3/gallon range through July 4th, but it looks like the days of gas prices at $4/gallon are over for now.

4th Annual Comedy Cures Charity Event a Success!

Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) is proud to announce a successful 4th Annual Comedy Cures charity event.

The event took place on April 28, 2011 at The Improv at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL and raised $20,325 for the Children's Cancer Caring Center.

Florida Real Estate TV Show

Check out this Florida real estate TV show entitled "From the Trenches". Roy Oppenheim discusses the effects the recession has had on Florida real estate in the last few years and his ideas for the future.

Enterprise Car Sales Help You Borrow Smart

As a member of Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU), we already know that you're smart. Prove it by buying smart and borrowing smart when it comes time to finance a car.

Borrow Smart by getting pre-approved for a loan from TFCU at already competitive rates, PLUS we'll make your first payment up to $300.

Then Buy Smart by visiting Enterprise Car Sales where you will get Kelly Blue Book Trade-In value for your car PLUS $500!

South Florida Home Sales Rise as Prices Continue to Drop

Driving down the streets of South Florida it's hard not to notice the number of homes for sale. 2011 may be the year that these homes are bought.

In the first 3 months of 2011, home sales in Palm Beach County increased 33% compared to 2010. Almost 2,600 homes were sold in the first quarter of 2011, and yet the median home price dropped 18% this year to $194,000.

Get $1,000 Off Home Mortgage Closing Costs

Apply for a home mortgage loan from Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) by July 15th, 2011 and get $1,000 off your closing costs!

Plus, take advantage of the rock bottom rates on all fixed and adjustable rate mortgages from TFCU!

Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU) offers home equity loans and lines of credit with interest rates as low as 4.00% APR.

TFCU has partnered with ENERGY STAR to save you even more. Improve your home's energy efficiency and save on your electric bill by replacing less energy efficient appliances with ENERGY STAR appliances.