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Managing Money 101: How to Make a Budget For Beginners
Excited to get your money to start working for you instead of someone else? Great! Before you get ahead of yourself, back up and check out this quick introduction on how to make a budget. Here we'll offer some basic...
Your Local Credit Union: 7 Surprising Facts, and Why They Matter to You
When you're deciding which bank or credit union to call "home" there's a lot to know. Sometimes, the amount of information can be overwhelming. TV ads, billboards, radio commercials, and even little league jerseys display...
Do You Have a Little Entrepreneur? 4 Real Jobs for Kids
At Coosa Valley Credit Union, you may have noticed we have a thing for kids. We blog about your kids' financial education, participate in Credit Union Youth Month in April, teach financial literacy at our local...
Want to Break Bad Spending Habits? Start New Ones! Here's How.
You know there are a lot of external forces threatening to keep you from achieving your dreams. We all feel the pressure to earn and save, and the obstacles we face are obvious. But what about the not-so-obvious...
Never Pay Retail: Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything
One of the benefits of living in the information age is the ability to score a deal on... well, pretty much anything. If you know where to look, you can live the frugal life without agonizing over cost-per-unit...
Sharing a Savings Account: Top 4 Things To Remember
When you get married, you and your spouse have plans for the future. Maybe there's a vacation you'd like to take, or maybe you're thinking ahead to retiring together. Either way, the two of you need a savings...