New Drive Up Location
The Abbeville Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new branch with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, July 15th for our new Drive-Up Branch. The drive-up branch is located on HWY 72, just down the street from HopeSouth and across from South Side Baptist Church. This site will have an ATM and Night Deposit for your convenience! The Night Deposit box […]
What’s the Buzz on NFTs?
What’s The Buzz on NFTs? If you’ve spent any time online or watching TV over the past year, you’ve probably been inundated with a slew of advertisements promoting “non-fungible tokens,” more commonly known as NFTs. But despite the hype, excitement, and celebrity endorsement surrounding the industry, many still don’t quite understand what an NFT even […]
What’s the Deal with Debt Consolidation?
What’s the Deal with Debt Consolidation? Have you heard the term “debt consolidation” tossed around? It sounds both intimidating and interesting. A way to simplify your debt and monthly payments? Perfect! But debt consolidation isn’t for everyone, especially if you don’t want to rush into something that isn’t right for your finances. Luckily for you, […]
Credit Unions: Improving Financial Situations Nationwide
Credit Unions: Improving Financial Situations Nationwide Did you know, a recent survey reported that 44% of the 2,500 responders said that being a member of a credit union has had a “very positive” impact on their financial situation? Compare this to the only 29% who said being a part of a big bank has had […]
Five Fuel Efficient Cars to Save You Money at the Pump
With gas prices soaring, many Americans are feeling the financial sting at the pump. Stops to fill up are costing anywhere between $70 to $100 on average cars, so it might be time to consider trading in for a more fuel efficient model. If you’re thinking about trading in your gas guzzler for an economically […]
Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck: A Credit Union Solution
Making ends meet. A shoestring budget. Scraping by. Scrimping. No matter what you call it, a recent study finds that seven out of ten Americans are now living paycheck-to-paycheck. If you’ve never had to adopt this lifestyle, consider yourself lucky. At HopeSouth Credit Union, we understand the immense burden that a paycheck-to-paycheck budget can place […]
Improve Your Budget And Make Your Financial Goals in 2022
What types of thoughts or feelings come to mind when you read the word “budget?” For some, budgeting comes naturally, a skill that has been with them since a young age. For the rest of us, we may think, “I should be budgeting,” or “that’s scary and I don’t want to think about it, so I won’t.” […]
There Are Few Things More Exciting Than Taking Your Newly Purchased Car For That First Drive
More often than not, that excitement fades quickly when you have to make your first auto loan payment. If you’re staring down a high auto loan payment, you might be wondering if there’s another way to keep loving your car without the financial headache. What if we told you HopeSouth Credit Union could significantly reduce […]
Hidden Costs of “Buy Now Pay Later”
In today’s world, our minds have become all too familiar with instant gratification. We want it all, we want it now, and we want it in every color! So it’s no surprise that many are attracted to the convenience of the “buy now pay later” purchasing model. And with many major retailers offering easy-to-use installment […]
2022: This Is the Year You Break Up with Your Bank
Breaking up isn’t easy, that’s why there are so many heartbroken songs on the topic. From the heartache to the tears to the melodramatic balladry, no one likes a breakup…. That being said, we’ve all been in a position where a breakup is probably the best thing for us. We’ve been in those toxic relationships […]
