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Legacy Mutual Mortgage

Legacy Mutual is an outstanding mortgage lender serving customers throughout the state of Texas, with offices in San Antonio, Houston, Boerne, New Braunfels, Ft. Worth and Denton. They’ve also recently added an office in Nashville, Tennessee. Legacy Mutual is a full service mortgage loan company offering expertise in every area and every price range of home […]
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Your Child’s Online Security

We’ve talked a lot about how you can protect yourself online, but there are more things that can be done to protect your children, too. For starters, you want to teach your kids basic habits for protecting their computer from viruses and malware. Show them what kind of links they should not click, how to […]
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Identity Theft Precautions

Identity theft is a common problem in today’s world. Unfortunately it can be hard to know what to do to prevent it. We’ve already discussed ways that you can protect yourself online, but there are other important steps you can take. Protect your mail. Mailboxes are a common target of identify thieves. They are filled […]
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Online Security

Protecting your information online is an important topic. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as much as 5% of the US population will experience identity theft at some point in time. While sometimes it is unavoidable, there are still things you can do to protect yourself and deter an identity thief or hacker. Be […]
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An Interview with Janna Naylor, Personal Banking Officer

When you visit Crockett National Bank downtown, you are sure to run into Janna Naylor - learn more about one of our most tenured personal bankers: 1). Tell us who you are and what you do at Crockett. I’m a proud graduate of Water Valley High School and Angelo State University. After graduating high school in […]
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An Interview With Chris Dawson - Senior Vice President at Crockett National Bank

At Crockett National Bank, we’re lucky to have an amazing team of bankers! Today we want to showcase Chris Dawson, one of our Senior Vice Presidents, who works primarily in commercial and business lending. 1. Tell us who you are and what you do at Crockett. I grew up in West Texas, received a finance […]
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Save Money When Going Out

We've talked recently about how you can save money on groceries and travel, but what about when you just want to get out and do something fun? There are still lots of things you can do to keep your fun activities cost effective! Here are some easy ways to save on your next night out. […]
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Holiday Budgeting

It’s that time of year again. The holiday shopping craze is about to begin and for many it will mean stress and large credit card bills come January. Who wants to start off a new year with more debt? That’s why now is the perfect time to plan your holiday shopping and create a budget […]
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How To Save Money On Travel

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we’re all beginning to make travel plans. The problem is that travel can be expensive! Many people avoid air travel due to the high cost but with gas prices continuing to rise, flying may now be an affordable option. With a little advance planning, there are lots of ways […]
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Save Money On Groceries

Groceries are one of the biggest items in most family budgets. They’re a necessity but can be hard to plan for. And without careful management, your grocery budget can quickly get out of control. Here are a few simple ways to plan ahead and save money! Menu Plan - Menu planning is the easiest and […]
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Credit Score Tips

Your credit score is important in many ways. It allows you to purchase a home, buy a car, and can even be a factor in getting hired for a new job. However, credit scores can be confusing too. Here are 3 ways to help protect your score. 1. Order an updated credit report each year […]
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What is Phishing?

Phishing is a form of identity theft that attempts to trick you into divulging personal information through email or a phone call. Phishing emails typically look like they came directly from a company or organization that you trust. Phishing email sources vary from your bank or credit card company and even include services like eBay. […]
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Money Saving Tips!

Saving money isn’t easy. It’s one of those things that we intend to do (and know we should be doing), but it just doesn’t always happen as planned. That’s why it’s important to create a system to save money automatically. When you have a savings plan in place, it’s easier to save without having to […]
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