Going to college is expensive, no doubt about it. Between textbooks, tuition, housing, utilities, and maintaining a social life, managing your money can be challenging. So, here are a few habits to avoid if you want to save more of…
This calculation can help you determine how much money you will need to live in retirement. Think of those days when you can sleep in and spend the day doing whatever you want. To get there you need…
How to prepare... NOW . . . First Things First! We never know when disaster may strike, but there are a few things that you can do TODAY to ensure access to your money. Direct Deposit Your payroll can arrive…
Single parents face the same financial challenges that two-parent families do, but they typically have less time and money to work with. Though the thought of making ends meet and achieving financial goals on one income may be daunting, you…
Ever wonder what happens to the money in your paychecks from your summer job? You'll soon find out that you're not the only one who has claims on what you earn! Example: You work 25 hours over a two-week pay…
So, you’ve graduated from college. While it may be tempting to take your graduation gift money and spend like crazy, using the money wisely will set you up for a healthy financial future. Here are the best ways to use…
Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union (GNO FCU) selected Charles Wellington recipient of the 9th Annual $1,000 Enola M. Fee Scholarship Award. Their scholarship program was designed to promote the credit union philosophy, “Not for Profit, Not for Charity, but…
A few tips on what to do if you are going through unpredictable financial setbacks https://youtu.be/hXlMWzGotvQ
If you’re expecting a tax refund this year, now is a best time to start planning how you’ll use that extra money. The best uses are to pare down dept and bulk up your savings. For instance, you can: 1…
If you’re looking for deals this month, here is a list of the items that typically go on sale during the month of March: Jewelry and Perfume -- Now that Valentine’s Day is behind us, demand for these items are slowing…
