December 19th, 201735362Freelancer Fonda Semerjian contributed to this post.
If you're not wrapping up a whirl-wind Hanukkah, chances are you're counting down the days until Christmas. But be honest: are you also counting down your final dollars?
It's understandable. Between office parties, family visits and gift giving, this time of year gets...
December 18th, 20174112After this week, America will likely be well on its way to a once-in-a-generation tax reform.
The House and Senate are poised to pass the much-anticipated bill that drafts major changes to the country's tax code Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. That would send it to President Donald Trump's desk by Dec. 31 and allow it to become a...
December 11th, 201729114They 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...
November 28th, 201790522Controversy 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 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...
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, 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 21st, 20172112The 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, 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...