by Nicole Andrino | Jan 5, 2026
If you have been hearing that credit scores are changing, you are not imagining it. 2026 is shaping up to be a transition year for how lenders evaluate borrowers, especially for mortgages. Fortunately, most of the habits that help your credit stay healthy are not...
by Nicole Andrino | Oct 27, 2025
The holidays should bring joy. However, when every trip to the grocery store or gas station feels more expensive than the last, the season can also bring a heavy dose of stress. In 2025, 67% of Americans report living paycheck to paycheck. Even households with steady...
by Shelby Mathews | May 8, 2025
Bowater Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ginger Carter as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Carter succeeds Matt Holden, who is stepping down to focus on his family after 14 years of dedicated service to the credit union...
by Nicole Andrino | Sep 9, 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...
by Nicole Andrino | Aug 5, 2024
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...
by Shelby Mathews | Jan 29, 2024
On January 28th, our fraud detection team identified a small set of members’ debit cards that had been compromised. All members affected will be contacted and provided with information about next steps. No member will incur a loss due to this event. Be advised...
