In the Know with GNO Blog
Figuring Out Tax Withholding
by Michelle M. Haas-Dosher, CCUFC Are you getting more than $2,000 in your tax refund every year? If you are, you may be overwithholding, which means you’re giving the federal government an interest-free loan for the year. Underwithholding means that, when you file…
Tempted by Low Balance Transfer Rate? Get a GNO FCU Visa Platinum credit card instead
If you are one of the millions of consumers carrying credit card debt, you may be looking at balance transfer offers. Some credit card issuers even offer enticing zero-interest promo periods for up to 18 months. However, after the promo…
$1,000 Enola M. Fee 2021 Scholarship Award
For over 20 years Enola Fee was a loyal board member at our credit union and contributed many hours of her time and knowledge to help GNO achieve its success. We truly appreciate her years of commitment and devotion to…
Payday Loans Aren’t Worth the Cost
When money is tight and you don’t know if you’ll be able to make your rent or keep the lights on, you start looking for ways to find quick cash. You can sell some personal items or ask family members…
New Year, New Money Habits: Small Changes for Improving Your Financial Health in the New Year
By GreenPath Financial Wellness The New Year is a time for powerful new beginnings. It also presents an opportunity to look at our everyday habits – whether those habits relate to our health and fitness or our money habits as we…
Tips for Last Minute Holiday Shoppers
Some people are experts at the Holiday shopping. They start shopping for Christmas at the beginning of the New Year, searching for deals year-round. They squirrel away gifts in closets and attics, to have them ready for the holidays well…
Retirement Saving – Start Early, Earn More
Retirement—it’s not a word you think much about when you’re young. After all, that’s something that happens when you get old. You might think Social Security will be all you’ll need, but it was designed to supplement your retirement savings. You can’t…
Filing the FAFSA – what students need to know
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) applications can be filed starting October 1 each year. Remember: Financial aid deadlines aren’t the same as college admission deadlines. The FAFSA must be filed every year a student is in school. Click…
Saving Money When There’s Not Much to Save
Many Americans struggle financially, living paycheck to paycheck, hoping they have enough to cover all their bills at the end of the month. Life is easier if you have a cash cushion or an emergency fund, but how do you…
Personal Finance Hacks for Students
College years are the time when many people establish financial habits that will carry them for the rest of their lives. Pay attention to these items to get off on the right financial foot: Spending plan: Know how much money you…
