Blog
How to Save for College
These days, college costs a pretty penny. From 2003-2004 to 2013-2014, the average cost of college rose by 34 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. During the 2013-2014 school year, the...
Debit vs. Credit Card: Important Differences You Should Know
To perform the job of a money manager, you need financial tools. However, even more important than a full tool bag is knowing how to use each tool. A debit card and a credit card look nearly identical, but they perform...
What is the Best Way to Pay off Loans?
Pretty much nobody likes having debt and many people want to pay off loans as fast as they can. But despite that fact, Money reported that at the end of 2015, Americans held a total of $935.6 billion in credit card debt,...
How to Stick to a Budget: 6 Surprising Budget Busters and Their Alternatives
Knowing how to stick to a budget is simple... on paper. When real life happens, however, things get complicated. For example, no one puts "speeding ticket" as a line-item on the anticipated expenditures for the...
Beyond Financial Compatibility: Navigating a Big Purchase With Your Partner
You and your soulmate likely learned early on that while you may be in harmony with most things, the occasional purchase can cause friction. Compatibility will only get you so far when it's time to make a big...
The Story of Coosa Valley Credit Union
Do you ever wonder where Coosa Valley Credit Union came from or what its early days were like? Knowing the history of our credit union can help you better understand why we offer the services we do today, and what makes...