Venmo is Killing Friendships — And Your Budget

Peer-to-peer apps like Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle were supposed to make life easier—splitting pizza, covering concert tickets, or paying your share of the Airbnb. But somewhere along the way, they’ve started doing more harm than good. The Rise of “Social Debt”Gone are the days of “I’ll get the next one.” Now, you get a […]
Your Grocery Budget Is a Lie: 7 Tricks You Didn’t Know Were Playing You

You walk in for milk and eggs. You walk out $142 poorer and somehow now own a cactus-shaped chip bowl. It’s not just you. The grocery store is playing games—and we’re all losing. Here are 7 sneaky ways your budget is getting wrecked, plus how to fight back. 1. The “Buy 2 for $5” Trap […]
Smart Summer Spending Starts Now

Sunshine? Yes. Stressful spending? Not this year. Everything is warming up – our calendars, our closets, and yes, our shopping carts. Between vacations, BBQs, and spontaneous weekend adventures, summer can hit your budget hard if you’re not careful. But don’t worry! HopeSouth Federal Credit Union is here to help you make the most of every dollar […]
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