November 22nd, 201724123Macon-based Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $2,000 to a local food bank just in time for the holidays, according to a Robins Financial Credit Union press release.
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November 22nd, 20171118Georgia consumers expect to combine finances once they tie the knot – but they aren’t discussing it with their significant others.
According to Georgia Credit Union Affiliates’ 2017 Mid-Year Consumer Survey, about 58 percent of Georgians think it’s best to combine at least some of their financial accounts and bills with their...
November 21st, 201730146Even the most health-conscious Americans need a cheap bite to eat every once in a while.
Sometimes, there’s just not enough time between putting the final touches on that big project and picking up the kids before school to do much more than grab a burger through the drive-thru at McDonalds. Other times, consumers just crave a lazy...
November 21st, 20171152Time to face the facts: it's winter. You're cold and you're not going to get any warmer in the next few weeks. It might be tempting to crank that thermostat all the way up, dawn your bathing suit and pretend summer never left. But heating your house that way will cost you. Instead, here are five finance-friendly ways you can keep warm...
November 21st, 20172113The following post contains advice from Andy Anderson, the vice president of marketing and member engagement for CDC Federal Credit Union in Atlanta, Ga.
Need a car but can’t pay cash? You have three choices: borrow from the dealer or manufacturer’s financing company, borrow from a bank, or borrow from a credit union (unless...
November 20th, 20171100The following post contains advice from Angi Christensen Harben, the Director of Communications for Georgia Credit Union Affiliates. When she was younger, a credit union stepped in and supported Angi’s finances and life. Now, she enjoys supporting credit unions and spreading the financial wisdom she’s gained.
There’s a reason...
November 20th, 201763129The following post contains advice from Meredith Reagan, a former marketing specialist at Georgia United Credit Union. She’s a Scrabble enthusiast, pizza connoisseur and sucker for a good deal.
Couponing became a way of life for me shortly after I finished grad school and got my first “big girl” job. Confronted head-on with the...
November 20th, 201743492Everybody knows the big ways to save money around the house these days.
Do away with cable packages in favor for cheaper streaming services like Netflix. Get rid of that old landline (seriously, who even uses those anymore?). And for goodness sake, make sure your cellphone automatically connects to your home’s WiFi so you’re not...
November 20th, 201725115The following post contains advice from Angi Christensen Harben, the Director of Communications for Georgia Credit Union Affiliates. When she was younger, a credit union stepped in and supported Angi’s finances and life. Now, she enjoys supporting credit unions and spreading the financial wisdom she’s gained.
I walked out to the...