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Identity Theft: How Your Credit Union Can Help
A recent study found that $16 billion was stolen from 15.4 million Americans in 2016 alone, via identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission lists identity theft as one of the top complaints it receives from consumers....
4 Reasons Checking Accounts Are More Popular Than Ever
People have various ways to save and multiply their money. But even if you're not a financial wiz, you have a fairly easy way to build funds close at hand: a checking account. These simple accounts are now more...
7 Benefits of Joining a Credit Union
Credit unions have a lot to offer. What's more, many are dropping membership requirements to make it easier for anyone who wants to join to do so. Here are seven of the many good reasons you should consider joining a...
Stolen Wallet: 5 Things to Do Now If Your Wallet is Missing
You just got home from work — you put your car keys and phone on the counter, but something is missing. Your wallet. Stay calm. Dealing with a missing or stolen wallet is not as daunting as it may seem. Here are...
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?...
