November 28th, 201790521Controversy at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dominated the news cycle recently.
The drama began during Thanksgiving break, when CFPB director Richard Cordray left the agency. He appointed Leandra English to act as his deputy director and to take over in his absence. At the same time, President Donald Trump tapped Mick...
November 21st, 20171151Time 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 20th, 2017199The 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, 201763128The 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, 201740484Everybody 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...
September 18th, 2017066With the holidays approaching, most of us could use a little extra cash. Well, a recent article by CU Insight offers consumers five money saving tips.
In the article, the author mentions the following ways to save a little extra money:
Always carry cash, be kept accountable for spending activities, write down every penny spent,...