Why Not Get Paid Two Days Early? - Money Tip Tuesday

<p>If someone offered to pay you earlier than expected, wouldn’t you be ecstatic? If you have Direct Deposit with your employer, then you may have the option of getting paid up to two days earlier! Listen to this tip to learn more.</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul><li>Learn more about Triangle's <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/bank/checking/'>checking accounts</a> with Early Paycheck</li> <li>Download the <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DirectDepositFill-InForm.pdf'>direct deposit form</a> to get started</li> <li>Check out <a href='https://triangleuniversity.org/'>TCU University</a> for more financial education tips and resources!</li> <li>Follow us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/pg/MakingMoneyPersonalPodcast/posts/?ref=page_internal'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/makingmoneypersonal/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/TCUpodcastMMP'>Twitter</a>!</li> <li>Learn more about <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/home/home'>Triangle Credit Union</a></li> </ul> <p>Transcript:</p> <p>This is Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal Podcast.</p> <p> I know, getting paid up to two days early from your employer sounds too good to be true, but it is, in fact, true and here’s how it works: Most companies send payroll information up to two days before funds arrive. If your credit union offers Early Paycheck (or a similar product/service), the credit union can release your paycheck into your account early.</p> <p> To take advantage of this, there are three requirements that must be available to you: </p> <p>(1) You must have a direct deposit service set up with your credit union, which means your employer must offer direct deposit. If you’re not sure that your employer offers direct deposit, ask your HR department or manager if this is available to you.</p> <p> If Direct Deposit is available, sign up as soon as possible. There are many benefits of Direct Deposit that will be presented later—at the top of list is Early Paycheck.  Setting up Direct Deposit is s