August 9th, 2018269Peach State Federal Credit Union has partnered with Purple Heart Homes to help renovate homes for veterans in need in Larenceville, Ga.
Purple Heart Homes is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to providing functional housing for for service-connected disabled veterans. There are 9.3 million veterans in the U.S. who are 65 and...
August 8th, 2018076California credit unions are hanging on after suffering through wildfires one credit union executive described as "apocalyptic," according to CUNA's news site.
As of Tuesday morning, there were 18 large wildfires burning across California.
"I don't want to overstate it, but this is apocalyptic, even by California standards," said...
August 7th, 2018095Georgia United Credit Union will celebrate its 60th anniversary by giving $100 to 60 people this month.
"We are honored to celebrate this 60 year milestone with our members," said Georgia United President and CEO Debbie Smith. "We know that although our members have options, they have chosen to be a part of the Georgia United family....
August 7th, 20180221On July 26, almost 200 people attended a cookout to honor Fort McPherson Credit Union's 70th anniversary.
"I'm so happy we're getting to 70 years," said Fort McPherson Credit Union Board Chairman Norman LaBrecque. "I think it's a tribute to the people who work here and really believe in the credit union. The staff has a commitment to...
August 6th, 20183110Peach State Federal Credit Union's branch in Aiken County, S.C. has teamed up with Aiken Works to provide an apprenticeship opportunity to students in Aiken County Public Schools.
Aiken Works, an initiative of the county's public school program, teams up with local companies to prepare students for the workforce through hands-on, paid...
August 6th, 2018194Delta Community Credit Union recently welcomed 21 local high school students to work in its retail branches throughout metro Atlanta.
The 11th and 12th graders, participants in Delta Community’s High School Apprentice Program, these 11th and 12th graders will receive job training, career opportunities and a paycheck, according to...
August 3rd, 2018169137The following article appeared on the CDC Federal Credit Union Dollars & Sense website. CDC Federal serves more than 18,000 members who live, work, worship, attend school or volunteer in portions of DeKalb, Fulton or Gwinnett Counties.
1. Expected Amount Of Rental Property Income
Before you buy a rental property, find out how...
August 3rd, 20183336Georgia's Own Credit Union recently made history as the first Georgia credit union to acquire a bank.
The $2.3 billion-asset institution finalized the acquisition of the State Bank of Georgia on Thursday. The transaction was first proposed late last year, according to a Credit Union Journal article.
"We're excited to be a part of...
August 2nd, 20184163Georgians are cautious about the short-term lending industry – and with good reason.
Finance companies tout short-term loans as a way for borrowers to get their hands on quick cash, glossing over the higher interest rates.
Many Georgia consumers aren’t buying it. In a Georgia Credit Union Affiliates’ survey of 8,069...