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5 Tips for Safeguarding Your Personal Information While on Vacation

The warmer weather is upon us, and most of us are ready to travel and take a much-needed vacation. Vacations are meant to be fun and relaxing, but the fun and leisure can come to an abrupt halt if ...

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Take Advantage of Memorial Day Car Sales With These Tips

High demand, supply chain hiccups, and a global semiconductor shortage caused the prices of automobiles to rise over the past year. Car buyers reportedly paid 12.2 percent more in 2022 than in 2021. ...

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Preparing for College: The Finance Edition

You’ve just graduated high school and are starting a new chapter in your life, but you might be a little nervous. At Peach State we have a variety of helpful tips, resources, and tools to make the ...

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Our Culture Thrives on Community

The credit union philosophy “people helping people” is simple yet mighty. It’s the guiding principle for all credit unions putting service into action. Credit unions are not-for-profit organizations ...

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6 Reasons to Open a Children's Savings Account for your Little Ones

If you want your children to be a financially responsible adult, get started today by teaching them how to properly manage their money. Teaching your children how to earn, manage, and save money will ...

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Home Loans: What You Need to Know to Get Approved [10 Item Checklist]

If you want to know how to get approved for a home loan, you've come to the right place. According to the National Association of Realtors® 2020 Home Survey Report, 57 percent of Americans believe it ...

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What to Look for When Buying a House in a Hot Market

The surging real estate market shows no signs of slowing down and that creates both opportunities and challenges for buyers. When looking to buy a house, a hot market can take home prices and the ...

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A Credit Card that Won’t Make Your Plans Cost a Fortune

Compared to other financial institutions, credit unions take into consideration you as a person and what’s best for your financial well-being so you can enjoy life more and worry less. Whether you’re ...

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Credit Union vs Bank: Which Mortgage is Better

The decision to apply for a mortgage may leave you wondering whether a credit union or a bank is the best lending resource for you. You may ask yourself: credit union vs bank, where should I go? The ...

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