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All of our news. . .Jingle Bills: How to Avoid a Holiday Debt Hangover
The holidays are here, bringing that familiar urge to spend a little extra on the people we love. It’s a good feeling...until the bills arrive. If you've ever found yourself dreading your January credit card statements, you’re not alone. With thoughtful planning, you...
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Travel Savings
Holiday travel season is near, and peak prices already tell that story: nearly 75% of Hopper customers say that as they book travel this year, they plan to spend the same or more than what they shelled out last year. If this sounds uncomfortably familiar, don't panic!...
Bowater Credit Union Donates $1,000 to the Hiwassee Outreach Program
From left to right: Lisa Moates (Senior Loan Officer/Insurance Specialist), Nicole Andrino (Marketing Specialist), Kay Wood (Volunteer and Winner of Pay it Forward Prize), Mike Christian (VP of Human Resources), and Nikki Black (Mortgage Loan Manager)Bowater Credit...
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 U.S. by the...
Member Appreciation Day 2024! 💙💚
The third Thursday of October is always Member Appreciation Day! A day to celebrate all of you – our member-owners! 💚 Stop by any branch on October 17th during regular business hours so we can say thank you. There will be smiling faces ready to hand out:• Donuts and...
Niagra Falls, Ontario 2025
June 9 -14, 2025 6 Days & 5 Nights *Includes a night in Toronto $1,187 per Person, Double Occupancy $1,593 per Person, Single Occupancy **Valid Passport required when traveling into Canada**Package includes: Overnight lodging to & from Niagara Falls 3 Nights...
Caden Heath Wins Bowater’s 2024 College Scholarship
Caden Heath from Englewood, Tennessee has been selected as this year’s recipient of Bowater Credit Union’s Annual $2,000 College Scholarship. To receive this scholarship, Caden competed against many other students who were evaluated based on grades, school activities,...
Bowater Credit Union Annual Fall Festival
We are having our second annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 25 at the Hiwassee Meadowland Park, Calhoun from 5 pm to 8 pm! 🎃 We will have carnival games, two bounce houses, a maze, face painting, snacks, and food! This year we will also have a costume contest! 👻...
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Cost of Convenience
As summer hits its stride, the idea of financially preparing for the holidays might feel like overkill. Consider this: money is the most cited source of stress during the holidays, with 58% of US adults worrying about overspending or not having enough money. July is...
Bowater Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Meigs County Historical Society
From left to right: Nikki Black (Mortgage Manager), Paulette Jones (President of the Historical Society), Henry Ricker (Board Member of the Historical Society), Jason Laymon (Volunteer and Winner of Pay it Forward Prize), Nicole Andrino (Marketing Specialist), and...