News Archive
All of our news. . .Tonsie Maxwell Retiring After 30 Years
Congratulations are in order! Long-time employee Tonsie Maxwell is retiring from Bowater Credit Union. All members are encouraged to drop in to the Calhoun Branch on her last day, Wednesday, January 15, to offer their congratulations and swap stories. Tonsie began her...
FBI Warns: Your Account Could Be Fueling Crime
Like many Americans, Aaron Cole and his wife had been able to save up a nest egg through the rising value of their home. But after six years there and the births of their two children, the Oregon couple decided to sell and use the equity they had built up to purchase...
Black Friday Shopping Tips🤑
Black Friday is just around the corner and we all know how hectic and overwhelming it can be, so we hope this short list of tips can help at least a little! Make your wish list. Your goal should be to buy just the items on your list at the lowest possible price....
Members John and Jill Griffey win $1000 for North Lee PTO
Bowater Credit Union Members John and Jill Griffey have won a $1,000 Pay It Forward prize for North Lee Elementary PTO. “All seven of our children attended North Lee Elementary . . . We know first hand how diligently and successfully their PTO has supported North Lee...
KidZone Annual Halloween Party👻
Join us for our🧟♂️SPOOKTACULAR🧟♀️ KidZone Annual Halloween Party! Stop by our Calhoun Branch October 25th between 7:30 am - 5:30 pm to enjoy popcorn🍿, cotton candy, and ghostly👻 festivities. It's going to be a 😱FRIGHTFULLY😱 good...
Going Casual for Kids
People Helping People Credit Unions are all about "people helping people," and Bowater Credit Union has joined Credit Unions for Kids to work with other Credit Unions across the nation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals,...
Reasons to refinance your home
Not looking to move, but interested in low mortgage rates? Reasons to refinance: Switch from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate, Change from one adjustable rate to another to lower your monthly payment. Reduce you interest rate and your monthly payment. Build equity...
5 House Hunting Tips
Know what you can afford. Consider both your income and debt and see what amount you would feel comfortable with. Use mortgage calculators where you can put in your income and see suggestions for home amount and expected monthly payments. Compare down payment options....
Affected by the Equifax Breach? File a Claim for $125 or Free Credit Monitoring Now
If you were affected by the equifax breach in 2017 that included and estimated 147 million Americans, you can now file a claim for compensation. You will receive free credit monitoring OR $125 if you already have credit monitoring in place. Additional damages can be...
Scam Alert: Member Receives Phone Call that Threatens Jail, Says Car In Her Name Found in Texas With Blood
A Cleveland, Tennessee resident was recently the target of a scam based on fear: She had a message on her voicemail that mentioned Social Security, and told her if she didn't call them back in a timely manner she would be arrested. Upon calling them back, she spoke...