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Tis the Season to Avoid Online Shopping Rip-offs
Online holiday shoppers, gear up and hunker down. You could fall victim to serious scams unless you know how to distinguish a legitimate site from a rip-off. "You really have no idea who's on the other side of the transaction…
GNO Federal Credit Union Employees Volunteer at Marrero Middle School on Columbus Day
In celebrating the Columbus Day holiday, employees of GNO Federal Credit Union dedicated their day to making a positive impact in the community by volunteering at Marrero Middle School. Our hope is that with these efforts, we enhance the learning…
Gouged by Groceries
It's nearly $5 a gallon and most families can't live without it. It's not gas. It's milk, and it's not the only thing at the supermarket with an upwardly mobile price tag. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) reports…
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Cost of Convenience
“Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services have become increasingly popular, offering a tempting alternative to credit cards. A 2022 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that from 2019 to 2021, the number of BNPL loans originated in the…
Congratulations to the 2024 “Enola M. Fee” Scholarship Recipients
GNO FCU is pleased to announce its four 2024 $2,000.00 Enola M. Fee Scholarship recipients, Shantay Hill, Payton Marcel McDonald, Jr., Amari Oubre, and Blake Waguespack. This was the first year GNO FCU was able to award four scholarships, and…
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…
