Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Auto Buying 101 Workshop


Join us for the TFCU Auto Buying 101 Workshop

This workshop will cover everything you need to know about the auto buying process from budgeting for a payment, choosing a dealer and insurance requirements.


When: Saturday September 26, 2009, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Where: Tucson Realtors Association 2445 N. Tucson Blvd (Just north of Grant and Tucson Blvd)

RSVP: Jacquelyn Valdez, Financial Education Specialist (520) 322-7401 or emailjvaldez@tucsonfcu.com by Friday September 25, 2009

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Airline Priorty Boarding System

There is nothing more exhausting than waiting to board a flight at the airport. Between gold member card holders, diamond card holders, passengers with children and those that just check in online at exactly the 24-hour mark, it can take up to 20 minutes just to get on the aircraft.

Well the wait is finally over! According to Fox News, Southwest Airlines has introduced a new program that would allow passengers to purchase priority boarding. U.S. passengers may now choose the option "Early Bird Check-In" for a $10 fee, in order to allow them board with the priority passengers.

It appears that Southwest is hurting due to the economy and is exploring other ways to boost revenue. However, others have criticized Southwest for their decision to allow for priority boarding, suggesting they join the other airlines and charge passengers for the bags that they check in. Earlier in the year, Southwest announced that small pets could now travel on their flights for an $85 fee.

Will you take advantage of either of these new flight options?


Resources:
http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/lifestyle-money/index.html