TFCU Is Giving Away $250 Cash!

Forget about robbing the bank, Tropical Financial Credit Union is giving away FREE money!

For a limited time only, when you open a Business Checking Account with TFCU we will give you $50 cash.
Plus, refinance your auto loan with us and we'll throw in an extra $200 cash on top of our already low rates!

That's $250 of FREE MONEY!

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with TFCU

April is Financial Literacy Month!

But regardless of what month it is, you can make a commitment to your financial literacy.

In honor of the 30 days of April, the folks at Money Management International put together a 30 step path to financial wellness. Take the first step today and begin your journey to financial stability!

Stimulus Spending has Helped 153,000 Florida Workers

A year ago, Florida expected to receive $12.5 billion from the stimulus bill. Now the estimate is up to $19.5 billion, as 153,000 Florida workers' jobs have been either saved or created as a result of stimulus spending.

Although Florida still suffers from a rising unemployment rate, currently at 12.3%, conditions would be much worse without the federal spending which extended unemployment benefits and created job opportunities for Floridians.

The stimulus bill has helped save or create jobs for 2.8 million workers nationwide.

Great Deals on New Wheels - TFCU's BIG Auto Sale!

Get great deals on a set of new wheels at Tropical Financial Credit Union's Members Only Auto Sale!

Visit one of our participating dealerships Friday, April 23rd through Sunday, April 25th and take advantage of members only perks including rates starting at 3.99% APR up to 72 months, 2% over invoice, no dealer fees, and of course special pricing for TFCU members!

For more information and a list of participating dealerships, visit Tropical Financial Credit Union.

South Florida Real Estate Market in Recovery

Driving around South Florida, you will notice significantly fewer "For Sale" signs than just a few months ago. A signal that the South Florida real estate market is on the road to recovery, thanks to bargain deals, cheap financing and federal tax incentives.

Newly released real estate figures show single-family home sales are up 47% and multi-family condo sales are up by 81% from 2009. This suggests that the real estate market is beginning to stabilize in South Florida.

5 Reasons to Refinance Your Auto Loan with TFCU

Tropical Financial Credit union gives you five reasons to refinance your auto loan. If you refinance your auto loan with TFCU you could:

1. Use the available equity to pay off high rate debt
2. Extend your term and lower your monthly payments
3. Lower your current auto loan rate
4. Make no payments for 90 days
5. Get $200 CASH!
   

Beware of Tax Preparer Fraud

Tax preparer fraud occurs when tax return preparers claim inflated business or personal expenses, including false deductions and excessive exemptions. Tax preparers may also manipulate income figures to qualify for fraudulent tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.

In many situations, the taxpayer is not aware of the fraudulent tax preparation, but is still held responsible for the false return by the IRS.

While there are a great deal of reputable tax preparers, the IRS urges taxpayers to choose wisely in order to avoid additional taxes and penalties.

For helpful tips to avoid tax preparer fraud visit the Tropical Financial Credit Union website.