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DOCO Credit Union: Here's how to save money in the new year

January 7th, 20193146 DOCO Credit Union recently spoke to WFLX-Fox31 about saving money in 2019. Below is an exert from the resulting article: New year, new budget?Tons of people are vowing to save more money in the new year. That's according to statista.com.If you're one of those people, Becky Belcher with DOCO Credit Union shares how you can meet...

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Coosa Valley Credit Union: How to finance your new car

October 4th, 20180149 Coosa Valley Credit Union recently weighed in on how consumers can wisely finance a new car. "If you're a first-time car buyer, then shopping for a car can be exciting, especially when it's new," according to the column, which ran in Coosa Valley News. "A new car is one of the largest purchaes you will make and it's important to...

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Lendedu: Are 72 month or 84 month auto loans a bad idea?

September 27th, 2018391 The following article appeared on LendEDU on Dec. 8, 2017. LendEDU is a site that helps consumers make educated decisions and better manage their money. LendEDU has been featured and mentioned on sites including TechCrunch, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Bloomberg and more. An increasing number of new car buyers are...

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President Trump, HUD proclaim June National Homeownership Month

June 7th, 2018286 June is National Homeownership Month in the United States. "This month, we celebrate those Americans whose successes and determination have helped make them homeowners," said President Donald J. Trump in a statement. "Their dedication to their families and communities, and to achieving a brighter and more secure future, is an...

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At least four Georgia credit unions partner with Carvana

February 23rd, 20187184 At least four Georgia credit unions have joined 31 other credit unions nation-wide that have partnered with online car dealership Carvana in the last few months. "Our model is aligned with credit unions," said Chief Product Officer Dan Gill in a Credit Union Journal article. "We roll out our business one market at a time. We do...

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Coosa Valley Credit Union: Why a credit union is best for personal loans

February 23rd, 2018175 Coosa Valley Credit Union recently weighed in on the pros of taking out a personal loan through a credit union. "Credit Unions operate differently from banks," the credit union asserted in a column that ran in Coosa Valley News. "They are not-for-profit organizations that usually serve a specific community. Being not-for-profit means...

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Here's why a long-term auto loan may not be a great idea

January 15th, 2018263 Listen, I get it. At first glance, taking a longer time to pay off that car loan seems to make sense. >>Related: Rising auto loan rates could spell trouble for sub-prime credit scores<< For one thing, you’re now paying more than ever for those new cars. According to data from Experian, the average car new loan...

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Rising auto loan rates could spell trouble for sub-prime credit scores

January 8th, 2018099 Here’s some bad news for those struggling with less than stellar credit scores: you may have a difficult time getting a new car loan in 2018. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates three times in 2017 and is predicted to raise rates at least that many times again in 2018. And that, of course, means interest rates on new car loans...

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Federal Trade Commission: Beware of auto loan modification scams

December 11th, 2017077 They might sound tempting, but consumers need to be careful about trusting companies claiming they can reduce monthly car loan or lease payments to help avoid repossession. That's according to a blog post from the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency. Falling behind on car loan payments can be a...

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CreditUnions.com: Suncoast Credit Union exec shares how COVID-19 pandemic compares to Great Recession

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Georgia United Credit Union wins three 2020 International MarCom Awards

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First Commerce Credit Union wins national CUNA award

League of Southeastern Credit Unions President Jared Ross added to CUNA COVID-19 Restart and Recovery Task Force

African-American CU Coalition to host new virtual event on social inequalities

San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union names new President and CEO

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U.S. credit union exec elected Chair of World Council of Credit Unions Board of Directors

Latin American credit unions visit Georgia CUs

PAYING ATTENTION: Normal quarterly spending, saving trends at Georgia credit unions unaffected by government shutdown

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African-American Credit Union Coalition plans for next 20 years

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Georgia's credit unions stand against elder abuse and financial exploitation

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Delta Community Credit Union: Here's how to avoid fraud during holiday travel

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CUInsight: Understanding mortgage types

DOCO Credit Union: Here's how to save money in the new year

Coosa Valley Credit Union: How to finance your new car

Lendedu: Are 72 month or 84 month auto loans a bad idea?

How to pay off that looming holiday debt

You'll want to read these 10 tips for better budgeting in 2018

What to do if you're veering off your holiday budget

Five ways to save money around the house

CONSIDER THIS: Consider purchasing a new car

CDC Federal Credit Union: Do you really need to hire a real estate agent?

CUInsight: 3 things that change when you buy your first home

Today: Buy a Dairy Queen Blizzard Treat, donate to Children's Miracle Network

Report: Alabamans received more than $260 million in direct financial benefits during 12 months ending in June

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Report: Georgians received more than $248 million in direct financial benefits during 12 months ending in June 2019

Here's how Georgia credit unions helped their communities afford life

Delta Community Credit Union: Add an IRA to your tool box

Here's how to create investor behavior in kids

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CUInsight: Understanding mortgage types

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CUInsight: Understanding mortgage types