When you own a car, paying for gasoline can be one of the biggest expenses. Gas prices are always fluctuating; therefore, it makes more sense to squeeze out as many miles as possible from every gallon in your vehicle’s tank. When it comes to saving fuel, you have full control. The way you drive and maintain your vehicle can influence its fuel consumption. You can use the following tips to minimize your car’s fuel consumption. Continue Reading…
Category Archives: Education
A Parent’s Guide to Saving and Paying for College
Financing the higher education of a child brings its fair share of challenges. In order to save enough money to get a child into a reputable college, parents may face a number of obstacles. Continue Reading…
Congratulations, Teachers of the Year!
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! Continue Reading…
4 Helpful Tips to Avoid Credit Card Scams
Without a doubt, using credit cards can make life easier. You can buy anything and everything with just a swipe of your credit card. Buyers and retailers both use credit cards for their everyday transactions. Continue Reading…
Piedmont College Receives $50,000 Donation from Peach State Federal Credit Union

Left to Right: James F. Mellichamp, President of Piedmont College; Marshall Boutwell, President/CEO of Peach State Federal Credit Union; Dr. Robert H. Wainberg, Professor of Biology at Piedmont College; and John Fair, Chief of Staff at Peach State Federal Credit Union
Dr. Robert H. Wainberg Natural Sciences Research Fund to Receive Endowment
Peach State Federal Credit Union has made a $50,000 donation to Piedmont College benefitting the Dr. Robert H. Wainberg Natural Sciences Research Fund. The endowment will support research for Piedmont College students majoring in natural sciences, including biology, chemistry, and environmental science.
It’s scholarship time again!
We’re excited to announce the availability of more than $158,000 in scholarships! Continue Reading…
Earn While You Learn?
Should workers be allowed to study for career-advancing tests while at work – even if the education could benefit the company? Opinions are mixed. Continue Reading…
Scientists Use Eye-Tracking Test to Identify Reading Disorders in Students
A new test uses tracks eye movement to detect whether students have specific types of reading disorders. Continue Reading…
Congratulations to All of Our Scholarship Winners!
We’re excited to announce the winners of more than $149,000 in scholarships!
Guest Blog: College Planning 101
This week, we’re sharing an important guest blog courtesy of BALANCE.
Most parents have already heard the bad news: a college education has never been more expensive. Many, in fact, are still paying off their own student debt and would like their children to avoid that burden. The good news is that there’s a lot parents can do to help their children and make the costs of college more manageable. Continue Reading…