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Take These Steps with Your Student Loans
By Greenpath Financial Wellness All good things must come to an end – and that applies to the upcoming end of federal student loan payment relief measures, which paused federal student loan debt collection and reduced interest rates on federal…
An Easy Plan for a Car Repair Bill
The average car repair bill costs around $550—an amount that would have many Americans reaching for their credit card. A survey from Morning Consult found that 35% of Americans would need to go into debt to pay for an unexpected expense…
Budget for Winter Holidays in July
Pondering Christmas in July is a good idea if it gets you saving. The average American spent about $1,000 on winter holiday-related expenses in 2022, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Despite the significant outlay, many consumers forget to…
Is That Really a Text From My Credit Union?
There has been a significant rise lately in phishing scams. These are text messages or emails that attempt to get your personal information. This rise is due in part to improvements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, which becomes more sophisticated…
Creative Ideas for Budget-Conscious Travelers
After a long hiatus from traveling during the pandemic, many Americans are once again pulling their suitcases out of storage. While the impulse to go crazy with plans may be strong, you probably don’t want a vacation-debt hangover that lasts…
Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union Announces “Enola M. Fee” Scholarship Recipients
Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce its three 2023 $2,000.00 Enola M. Fee Scholarship recipients, Terrance Davis, Zachary Hayley, and Jose-Middly Laguerre. This was the first year GNO FCU was able to award three scholarships, and…
CO-OP Shared Branching Awareness Week
GNO FCU is excited to share that we are joining our fellow credit unions in Louisiana to celebrate Shared Branching Awareness Week May 22-26. Throughout the week, we will be reminding 1.3 million members across the state of this added…
Don’t Let Money Worries Rob You of Sleep
Money worries keep many Americans up at night. A recent survey by NextAdvisor found that 51% of Americans were anxious about their financial situation. The top 3 worries were debt, lack of savings, and not having enough for retirement. If…
Review Your Financial Situation Regularly
To stay in good physical health, most people get a medical check-up on a regular basis. To keep your finances manageable, they need a regular check-up as well. It’s particularly important to review your finances if there have been changes…
Teach Your Kids Good Beliefs about Money
The way your parents handle money had a big influence on the way you handle your own finances. If they modeled good financial behavior, then you were given an invaluable gift. However, there are many common beliefs and attitudes that…