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Spook It Yourself: 8 Creative, Free Halloween Costumes to DIY This Year
Household spending around Halloween can get downright scary. Think pumpkins, home decor, candy, and costumes. Plus, you've likely just tapped the account for back-to-school gear and warm clothing. So when the kids...
Coosa Valley Credit Union on the Benefits of Credit Union Membership
Have you ever wondered what the actual benefits of joining a credit union? In the US, there are nearly 7,000 credit unions, with more than 100 million members, according to US News and World Report, so there must be some...
Kids In Sports? 6 Ways to Save Money on Equipment, Travel, Involvement, And More
If you have a child entering sports, ask any experienced parent: the costs can add up. In fact, The New York Times reports that according to experts, sports families often pay over 10 percent of their gross income on...
What You Need to Know About Auto Loans
You need a car to get to work, to pick up the kids from school and to run your everyday errands. The problem is, you don't exactly have a large stack of cash lying around to go out and purchase either a new or used...
Creative Ways to Make Money on Your Daily Commute
If your daily commute has you down, take heart. You don't need to throw away this dreaded time as a wasteful necessity. With a little inspiration, you can turn it around and actually use your commute to make a few...
Phishing Scams: How to Protect Yourself
Phishing scams usually have several features in common. The scammers pretend to represent a trusted institution, such as a bank or government agency, or someone you know. They claim that there's a problem or that they...