September 7th, 20185100The story below is just one example of how Georgia credit unions help people afford life each day. This account was featured in Georgia Credit Union Affiliates' 2017 Helping People Afford Life Stories booklet.
This past spring, a member of EXCEL Federal Credit Union received a call about the death of an out-of-state family...
August 31st, 20180127The story below is just one example of how Georgia credit unions help people afford life each day. This account was featured in Georgia Credit Union Affiliates' 2017 Helping People Afford Life Stories booklet.
Five years ago, a member of CDC Federal Credit Union in Atlanta bought a home with her then-fiance.
She put $10,000 down...
June 14th, 20181158The 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.
People often ask what...
November 27th, 201724139This article ran in October's issue of Georgia Trend Magazine. It was written by Angi Christensen Harben, the director of communications at Georgia Credit Union Affiliates.
Credit unions in Georgia help people afford life. It’s a simple and honest statement. When people walk into a credit union, they are walking into a place that...
September 18th, 20170103Not everybody knows exactly what makes a credit union unique or why credit unions are such a great choice for consumers. Even with 2.1 million memberships in Georgia, credit unions are still often lumped in with banks in the public consciousness. This is understandable, since credit unions offer services like personal and business...