Dollars and Sense Blog

Most people would agree that owning a pet is a huge emotional commitment, but there is an even larger financial commitment. Whether you take in a stray, adopt from a shelter or rescue organization, or buy from a pet store, the initial costs are only the beginning of the lifetime cost of a pet.

There are many ways that Peach State shows that we care about our communities. Here’s some of the good stuff we’ve been up to lately…

We’re excited to announce our new, trusted mortgage service provider, MemberFirst Mortgage!

Peach State is a proud sponsor of the Teacher of the Year awards in the school systems we serve. We would like to congratulate the following winners – you truly are the “best of the best” in our schools!

Preparing for the end of life is one of those things you know you should do–but according to a recent study, most American adults haven’t taken the time to get their end-of-life documents and plans in order.

There’s a lot going on at Peach State! Hear about it from President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell in the latest President's Letter:

Apply for a Peach State VISA® Credit Card for a clear path to healthy finances in 2020!

One of the most important gifts you can give your children is an understanding of how to manage money. We all want our kids to be financially savvy adults one day, but it’s become increasingly difficult in today’s swag culture. Here are some things you can do to ensure your child grows up with a basic understanding of financial management:

We are thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2020 scholarship program. The credit union will award over $154,000 in scholarships and educational grants to seniors in high school and professionals seeking career advancement.

There are many ways that Peach State shows that we care in our communities. Here’s some of the good stuff we’ve been up to lately…