RRCU Center for Financial Literacy and Investment

04/22/2026

🚨 Our FINAL Wellness Wednesday of the semester is tomorrow! 🚨

Summer is almost here, Eagles! But before you completely check out for the break, you need a financial game plan. Transitioning from a packed class schedule to having 14 hours of free time a day is a surprisingly dangerous trap for your wallet. 💸

Join the RRCU Center for Financial Literacy TOMORROW at 1:00 PM for our Summer Survival Guide workshop! Here is what we are covering:

☀️ The "Earn & Burn" Budget: How to manage your cash so you aren't completely broke by July.
🎓 Upskill Your Summer: Don't just come back with a tan, come back with a new credential! We'll show you how to get them for free.
🛑 Summer Scams: How to easily spot and avoid fake apartment sublets and shady door-to-door jobs.

🍕 FREE PIZZA & DRINKS provided, as always! Let’s finish the semester strong.

⏰ WHEN: TOMORROW (Wednesday) @ 1:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Texas Pioneer Foundation Leadership Commons (Inside the John F. Moss Library)

Share this post with a friend to remind them, and we will see you tomorrow! 🦅

04/08/2026

🚨 Is that remote job offer REAL, or are you about to get scammed? 🚨

Scammers are getting smarter. They are scraping your LinkedIn, cloning Instagram profiles, and sending incredibly realistic fake job offers straight to college students. Because you live online and are actively looking for flexible work, YOU are their #1 target. 🎯

Join the RRCU Center for Financial Literacy and Investment TODAY at 1:00 PM for Wellness Wednesday: "Scam-Proof Your Life." 🛡️

Bring your phones, because this is a hands-on, interactive session. We are going to:
🔒 Check the Dark Web LIVE to see if your passwords have been leaked in corporate breaches.
📱 Do a 60-Second Social Audit on your privacy settings.
🕵️‍♂️ Break down a real "Fake Check" scam that landed right in our own inbox.

🍕 FREE PIZZA & DRINKS provided! 🍕(Thanks Simmons Bank)

⏰ WHEN: TODAY @ 1:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Texas Pioneer Foundation Leadership Commons (Inside the John F. Moss Library)

Identity theft is actively happening on college campuses. Come grab some free lunch, test your scam-spotting skills, and learn how to lock down your finances. See you there, Eagles! 🦅💸

04/07/2026

Patiently waiting until 6:30 pm!

The First Talon Talk!

Featuring Joe Saul-Sehy with Stacking Benjamins and Paula Pant with Afford Anything.

Join us at Eagle Hall, doors open at 6:00.
Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Sponsored by: Red River Credit Union

Brought to you by: RRCU Center for Financial Literacy and Investment

04/02/2026

The RRCU Center for Financial Literacy and Investment is thrilled to announce our inaugural event: Talon Talks: Insights for Financial Freedom!

We aren't just hosting a presentation, we are transforming Eagle Hall into a professional broadcast studio for a LIVE recording of the award-winning Stacking Benjamins Show! 🎙️💰

Join us for a high-energy evening featuring national financial powerhouses:
✨ Joe Saul-Sehy: Texarkana’s own and host of Stacking Benjamins.

✨ Paula Pant: Host of the Afford Anything podcast and economic journalism expert.

✨ Jay Davis: Executive Director, moderating a panel driven by YOUR questions!

What to expect:
✅ Live Audience Experience: Be part of the show with a live announcer, theme music, and a professional countdown!
✅ Student Voice: We’re answering major financial questions submitted by TAMUT students.
✅ Live Trivia: Watch (or join!) a live financial trivia competition at the 25-minute mark!

This is your chance to get world-class financial insights right here on campus. Let’s show the world the Eagle spirit!

📅 WHEN: April 7th @ 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM for the pre-show warm-up!)
📍 WHERE: Eagle Hall, TAMUT
🎟️ REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/TalonTalks

Special thanks to Red River Credit Union for sponsoring this incredible launch!

01/22/2026

Making an impact starts here! ❤️

The RRCU Center for Financial Literacy and Investment at TAMUT is gearing up for our 3rd year of providing free tax assistance. Jay Davis is currently leading our training sessions, and we want YOU to be part of the mission.

We need Student Greeters and Tax Preparers to help us empower our community through financial literacy. No prior tax experience? No problem, we provide all the training and resources you need to succeed!

Help us make this our best year yet. 🦅🦅

👇 Comment below or send us a DM to learn more about our upcoming training dates!

01/21/2026

🦅 Is "Cash Only" Costing You Money? 💸

Stop paying check-cashing fees and start making your money work for you. 🛑📉

Join us TODAY at 1:00 PM for Wellness Wednesday as we dive into Banking 101: Why Cash Isn’t King.

We aren't just talking about opening a checking account. We are teaching you the "Triangulation Strategy", why the smartest move is to establish relationships with multiple financial institutions now (before you need a loan later!).

We’ll cover: ✅ The Hub vs. The Vault: Why you need separate banks for spending and saving. ✅ The Power of Automation: How to use Direct Deposit and Bill Pay to save time and never miss a due date. ✅ Campus Tech Reveal: Visit the new Red River Credit Union ITM/ATM (Interactive Teller Machine) right here on campus! 🏧

📍 Where: Texas Pioneer Foundation Leadership Commons (Texas A&M Texarkana - John F. Moss Library)
🕐 When: Jan. 21st @ 1:00 PM
🍕 The Perk: FREE Pizza served! Powered By: Simmons Bank

See you at 1:00!

01/12/2026

Welcome back, Eagles! As you head to the bookstore or your first lecture, did you know you have two major resources on campus dedicated to your financial success?

Here is how to use them this semester:

📍 Visit the newest RRCU Express Location (Located in the Anita and Truman Arnold University Center, 1st Floor, right next to the Eagle Bookstore!) Meet Stephano and Haven, your RRCU Student Support Team! They are on-site to help you navigate RRCU’s convenient services, answer questions about student-friendly products, and help you use the brand-new ITM (Interactive Teller Machine). Whether you need to open an account or manage your money, they’ve got you covered.

📍 Visit the RRCU Center for Financial Literacy & Investment website at www.tamut.edu/cfli. The Center is here to equip students, faculty, and community members with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances confidently. Check out our resources and schedule a 1:1 session today!

And do not forget about Wellness Wednesdays! In the Texas Pioneer Leadership Commons in the library from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday.

01/09/2026

The RRCU Center for Financial Literacy and Investment (CFLI) at Texas A&M University-Texarkana is thrilled to welcome Naque Stephenson to her new role as Financial Education Advocate at Red River Credit Union!

At the Center, we take great pride in our partnership with RRCU. Together, we are committed to providing the tools, workshops, and resources necessary to help students and neighbors achieve financial independence.

What’s Next? We are already gearing up for our next SPARK event!

www.tamut.edu/cfli

We’re excited to announce that Naque Stephenson has officially stepped into a new role at RRCU as our Financial Education Advocate!

Naque began her journey with us back in 2015 as a Student Teller at our NBOF branch. Since then, she’s gained experience as a Personal Banker, Branch Manager, and most recently as a Learning & Development Associate.

She brings so much excitement, creativity, and passion to financial education, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for what’s ahead!

To see all the ways, we can support you in your financial journey, check out our website. www.rrcu.com/fined

Help us congratulate Naque on this amazing milestone!

11/17/2025

With Texas A&M University-Texarkana Athletics – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/29/2025

🎉 RRCU CFLI Crushed the Fall Career Expo! 🎉

Huge thanks to every amazing TAMUT Eagle who stopped by the RRCU Center for Financial Literacy and Investment booth yesterday at the Career Expo! We had a fantastic time discussing how Financial Leadership is the ultimate job skill.

We hope you grabbed your exclusive, high-impact handouts designed to set you up for success:

Your Financial Resume: Why your credit score impacts renting and job offers.

The Post-Grad Playbook: How to budget your first professional salary and unlock free money (401k match!).

Financial Safety Net: The $1,000 goal that protects your career stability.

Our Director, Jay Davis Davis, and Ace the Eagle loved meeting everyone! We were thrilled to see such strong engagement and enthusiasm for financial wellness.

Missed Out? Need a Follow-up? If you didn't grab the papers, or if you've already read them and have questions about negotiating your salary or starting your credit journey, remember that 1:1 Financial Session at the Center is FREE and confidential for students and alumni.

Don't just launch your career—launch your financial freedom!

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10/03/2025

Your health isn't just physical—it's Financial! 💰💪

Join the RRCU Center for Financial Literacy and Investment this Saturday at the 3rd Annual Health on the Line event to discover why financial wellness is the cornerstone of your overall health.

Stress from money worries can sabotage your emotional, physical, and even occupational well-being. We're here to show you how a solid financial plan strengthens all eight dimensions of your life!

🗓️ When: This Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Where: 500 N. Stateline Avenue, Downtown Texarkana

Don't miss the chance to grab some freebies, enjoy live music, and get vital health screenings! See you on the line! 👋

Presented by Texarkana Healthcare Marketing Professionals and Texas A&M University-Texarkana.