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All of our news. . .Member Appreciation Day 2023 ☕🍩🌭💰
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 19th during regular business hours so we can say thank you. There will be smiling faces ready to hand out: Donuts and...
5 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Buying a New Car
Buying a car, whether it is new or used, is a significant decision. Cars require a long-term financial commitment, and it is important to avoid making mistakes that could have negative financial consequences. Here are five mistakes to avoid when purchasing a new car:...
Brody Lewis Wins Bowater CU’s Annual College Scholarship
Brody Lewis of Benton, Tennessee has been selected as this year’s recipient of Bowater Credit Union’s Annual $2,000 College Scholarship. In order to receive this scholarship, Brody competed against many other students who were evaluated based on grades, school...
Creating a Successful Budget
What is budgeting? It is a financial plan to divide out your income most effectively and efficiently for your needs and wants. Budgeting can help you manage and avoid debt, achieve short- and long-term goals, and prepare for the curve balls life throws at you....
Bowater Credit Union Donates $1,000 to City Fields
Bowater Credit Union Member Michell Goldston has won a $1,000 Pay It Forward prize for her favorite non-profit doing good in our area, City Fields located in Southeast Cleveland. Bowater Credit Union asks its members to nominate their favorite non-profit helping...
Glenna Pritchett Retires, LaKota Pierce Named CFO
Glenna Pritchett, Chief Financial Officer of Bowater Credit Union retired on May 1, 2023. “Glenna Pritchett has served as Bowater Credit Union's CFO for the last 43 years. She began with a ledger and a pencil but transitioned flawlessly to many complicated...
Make Your Home Your Dream Home
Whatever your home improvement needs are, we got you covered! We offer several financing tools to help you reach your goals. Whether it's remodeling inside, or outside, or buying new furniture, we have your back. Here are some of our fantastic options: Personal...
How to Make the Most Out of Your Tax Returns
Saving money throughout the year can be hard. It’s someone’s birthday, the kids wanted a new game, or you gave into a guilty pleasure. Either way, things happen, and saving money was the last thing on your mind. Now in tax season, you can use this money wisely and...
Start Owning Your Finances!
Do you want to start making your money work for you and prepare to start to Owning Your Financial Future? Bowater Credit Union just like other credit unions offers safe, convenient, and accessible ways to invest and is financially insured by the NCUA up to $250,000,...
Crush Your Debt & Own Your Financial Future
Debt can be a major stressor in life and at times it can feel like you will never be able to pay it all off. But we are here to tell you, YOU CAN DO IT! We can’t tell you it will be easy, but with some focus and determination, it is possible. Here are some helpful...