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...
November 20th, 201725114The 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.
I walked out to the...
November 17th, 201725131The 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 are a lot of...
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September 18th, 20173397An article by Cheat Sheet discusses why Americans aren’t saving money. Not only are Americans not saving money, they’re also going into debt. According to the article, the key to success when it comes to financial health is paying attention to money. Read more below.
Americans are notoriously bad savers. We have such of a hard...
September 18th, 20170104Not 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...
September 18th, 2017065With 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,...
September 18th, 201796140What if you could easily reduce expenditures each month to free up room for a vacation or leisure expense?
While not an official term, “budget hacking” means finding money within fixed expenses — and not simply through reduced latte runs and cancelled social outings.
Users of this strategy review their recurring (fixed)...
September 18th, 20176291HPAL Tip of the Week:
Target a non-revolving loan and treat it as priority!
Non-revolving debt, such as a car loan, does not permit you to borrow again while you are paying it down. Watching those loans decrease and eventually disappear will keep you encouraged and motivated. Pick one non-revolving loan, target it as a priority and...