Whether buying construction supplies from Mexico, paying consultants in Euros, or paying employees in a foreign country, making payments in foreign currency is common today. Between 1982 and 2021, 6.4 trillion dollars was invested abroad by Americans. That is 6.4 trillion dollars exchanged into a foreign currency so Americans could invest in another country. Fortunately, […]
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Making Payments in Foreign Currency: Sending Money Across Borders
Whether buying construction supplies from Mexico, paying consultants in Euros, or paying employees in a foreign country, making payments in foreign currency is common today. Between 1982 and 2021, 6.4…
Holiday Budgeting: 15 Essential Tips
The holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings, and traditions. However, it's also a period when many of us struggle with overspending. On average, each American spends $1,455…
Scaief Holds Leadership Position with Largest State Community Banking Association in the Nation
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) is proud to announce that Michael Scaief, Chairman of the Board & CEO of Texas Regional Bank in Harlingen, now serves as secretary-treasurer of the IBAT board of directors for 2023-24.…
Investment Property Loans in Texas
According to a report from the National Association of Realtors, nearly a third of all houses sold in Texas in 2022 were to investors. Due to historically low interest rates…
USDA Loans in Texas: How to Qualify for One
When you hear United States Department of Agriculture or USDA, you might think about cows, chickens, or farming. However, the USDA is much more than farming and food safety. They…
Texas Regional Bank Wins Awards for Architecture and Innovation
Dallas, TX– The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) honored Texas Regional Bank (TRB) with two Best of Community Banking (BCOB) Awards. TRB was awarded the Community Spirit Award for…
How to Protect Yourself from Social Media Scams
Have you ever received the following message when selling something on social media: I’ll buy it- All I need is your email address and phone number. This message might seem…
Back to School with The People You Know
TRB joined hands across all four regions to make a difference for our Independent School Districts and their excellent students.…
Cash-stuffing: Does it Really Work
Social media has made cash-stuffing trendy. However, the budget-saving practice has been around for over 100 years. Cash-stuffing, or envelope method, is a budget method where savers write their monthly…
Troy Bernhardt named Baytown Market President
TRB welcomes Troy Bernhardt as a Senior Vice President/ Baytown Market President, who will oversee the Baytown-Mont Belvieu Market for the Houston Region. Mr. Bernhardt has over 17 years of…
Lisa Ta Joins TRB as Southwest Houston Market President
Lisa Ta joined TRB as Senior Vice President, Southwest Houston Market President.…
What Is a Portfolio Line of Credit
When it comes to brokerage accounts, many people think they're only for investing. But did you know there's another advantage to having a brokerage account? It's called a portfolio line…