Bowater Credit Union Donates $1,000 to Got Her Covered.
From left to right: Amy Blake, Nicole Andrino, Jenny Vassell, Mandy Adams, Linda Casper, and Judy GaultBowater Credit Union Member, Amy Blake, has won a $1,000 Pay It Forward prize for her favorite non-profit doing good in our area. She chose Got Her Covered located...
Bowater’s First-Ever Fall Festival! 🍂
This year we wanted to try something new! We will be having our first-ever Fall Festival at the Hiwassee Meadowland Park Calhoun, on October 13, 2023, from 5 pm to 8 pm. There will be carnival games, a bounce house, a slide, vendors, and snacks! Costumes are welcome!...
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...
Why Credit Unions Are Better
If you owned a business, you would do everything you could to create and drive income to grow that business and make it stronger, right? Well, your Credit Union is a business and you are an Owner! So, when you actively use the Credit Union’s products and services, you are investing in your own business, making it stronger for you and all of its other Member-Owners..
Credit Score Tips
Your credit score is calculated from 5 major categories: Payment history: 35%, Amounts owed: 30%, Length of credit history: 15%, New credit: 10%, Types of credit used: 10%
Here are some ways to improve your score in all categories: Payment History
Pay your bills on time. Delinquent payments and collections can have a major negative impact on your FICO score…