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Coosa Valley in the Classroom: Financial Literacy for Local Schools
According to experts, children as young as 5 years old should start learning basic financial literacy. Coosa Valley Credit Union is excited to contribute to local children's financial knowledge through our Coosa...
The Equifax Data Security Breach: What You Need to Know
In September, Equifax revealed that a devastating security breach had occurred this year. The credit monitoring agency publicly admitted that the data of over 143 million customers was compromised. What Data Was Stolen?...
The Advantages of Online Banking
Online banking can seem intimidating if you haven't tried it for yourself. At Coosa Valley Credit Union, our tellers often hear concerns over whether e-banking is confidential, secure and easy to use. We can assure...
Why Author J.D. Roth Loves Credit Unions
Acclaimed writer and personal finance guru J.D. Roth is a big believer in avoiding corporate banks, calling himself a vocal advocate of credit unions and small local banks. If you're already familiar with J.D....
The Pros and Cons of Giving Your Child an Allowance
Even in 2017, parents are still divided about whether their children should be given a weekly allowance. Many argue that an allowance helps teach kids about the value of money and budgeting. Meanwhile, others believe that...
Managing Finances Using Technology
To say that managing finances back in the day was a bit of a hassle is a bit of an understatement. Before technological advances such as mobile devices and the internet, if you wanted to deposit a check or do anything...