Homeless Pets

Parrots, Potbellied Pigs, Tarantullas, Snakes: Many exotic pets are finding themselves homeless on South Florida's streets.

Due to a recent decline in the economy, many families can no longer provide for their exotic pets and decide to release them. Other families are faced with foreclosure and are forced to move into apartments which may not allow pets.

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NAFCU 34th Annual Congressional Caucus

Hundreds of credit union CEOs and leaders gathered for the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) 34th Annual Congressional Caucus on September 15th.

"Without a doubt, the financial landscape presents many challenges today," said NAFCU President Fred Becker. "Recent developments underscore the value of credit unions in today's economy. As not-for-profit, member-driven financial institutions with a tradition of conservative financial practices, credit unions are continuing to demonstrate solid fundamentals."

Becker added, "Our caucus gives credit unions the opportunity to gain valuable insight from congressional representatives as well as the chance to update their representatives on issues that are vital to credit unions in their respective communities."

Over 15 members of Congress addressed the Caucus attendees.

NAFCU's 34th Annual Congressional Caucus runs from Sept. 15-17 at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

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Refinance Your Business-Occupied Real Estate Loan

Tropical Financial Credit Union has been serving South Florida since 1935 and has a SPECIAL OFFER for South Florida Business looking to refinance their Business-Occupied Real Estate Loan.

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Governor Launches "Accelerate Florida" Plan

Charlie Crist has approved several projects to boost Florida's economy.

The projects will create thousands of jobs while improving public services including roads, schools, parks and waterways.

Due to Florida's recent economic troubles, Crist decided it was time to take action. Read more about the "Accelerate Florida" Plan and get the most out of Florida's economy with Tropical Financial Credit Union.

Toll-Road Use Decreases

This year the average amount of drivers using toll-roads in Miami-Dade was reduced by over 10,000 drivers.

The explanation for this decrease in toll-road usage sites a poor economy and less truck traffic. Most weekday traffic has not fluctuated but Floridians are taking fewer weekend trips, thus cutting back on road usage.

The Miami-Dade Expressway, Sawgrass Expressway and Florida Turnpike have all reported a decrease in the number of drivers using their roads this year.

Read the whole story and protect your finances with Tropical Financial Credit Union.

What Florida Forgot to Put on "Back to School" Lists

This year Florida will not celebrate a "Back to School" sales tax-free holiday week.


Since 1998, Floridians have gotten used to most malls and chain stores being tax-free a week or so before school starts. However, this year Florida legislature did not approve of the tax holiday.

Many are wondering why Florida chose this year, of all years, to end the money saving and sales boosting week. Although many families and businesses would benefit from the tax break, Florida is looking towards which state funded programs, i.e. education, would bear the brunt of the tax holiday.

I suppose there isn't much point in Florida having a "Back to School" holiday if our state's educational system isn't up to par, but the tax break will surely be missed this year.

Read about other state's tax free holidays.

Let Tropical Financial Credit Union help you save money this "Back to School" season.

Save Money with Credit Unions

Check Out BankerSpank's Apple Commercial spoofs.

There are four videos so far all which deal with the differences between credit unions and banks.

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