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I remember this day as if it were yesterday! – College graduation from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville – Yes, I felt a sense of accomplishment. (diploma in hand)  Yes, my parents were relieved and thrilled. (no more tuition for me) Yes! I had no idea what I was going to do with myself! …

 ESPN began their 2011 Year of the Quarterback with an early January documentary on some guy from Florida….. Tebow? The series continues Sunday, Feb. 20, at 8 pm with a salute to a man who broke racial barriers – a man who revolutionized the position of quarterback – a man who is humble and honest. …

 know Valentine’s Day is upon us. You can’t get through a store without red, pink, and purple hearts smothering you with their affections. Even Faith Hill is getting in on the act with a signature line of floral arrangements from Teleflora! But, have you thought about how compatible you and your sweetheart are when it …

Today marks a special occasion for UT Federal Credit Union as the credit union is holding a University of Tennessee Extension workshop on the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) High School Financial Planning Program for teachers in the East Tennessee area.   This seminar is designed to provide hands-on training and guides to teachers whose …

This year UTK moved toward a great goal – eliminating bottled water on campus. In August when school returned to session, UTK students were given reusable aluminum water bottles by Aramark, UT Athletics, and other campus groups. The 10,000 bottles were distributed by WUTK 90.3 “The Rock” and were purchased with funds from the sales …

Lines in the cafeteria. Lines at the ballgame. Lines on my forehead. Lines at the ATM…   I hate lines! Most of these have no real solution unless you consider starving, not going to the game, or botox an option. However, you can do something about lines at the ATM. Switch to UTFCU, The Only …

Come visit us during the University Center Open House Thursday, September 9th. We will stay open until 7 pm that night, so if you haven’t opened your account yet, this will be a great time to do so. We’ll be playing cornhole & we will have free cake. I don’t know about you, but I’d …

If you are like most college students, your top priority is your education, but you can make sure monetary concerns don’t get in the way of your studies by fitting financial management into your schedule. If someone else isn’t footing the entire bill for the next few years, you are responsible for making sure you …

The price of books has risen at about double the rate of inflation over the last two decades, according to The New York Times. The newspaper, on one of its blogs, offers alternatives to paying full price for the books. The newspaper gives a rundown on options that include free books online, to cheap electronic …

Welcome to UTK! Today marks the beginning of the 2010-2011 college experience.   Water Boy! UTFCU and the UTK Parents Association will be at Presidential Courtyard Saturday, Aug. 14 with refreshing cold water to help you beat the heat while moving into the dorms. The Only Bank On Campus – UTFCU – is open Saturday …