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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...

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....

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...

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...

Once you've decided to join a credit union instead of a bank, your search isn't over. Next up is choosing a credit union that's right for you. From whether you're eligible to join to where the credit...

Passing your final exams and getting the last of those 15-page papers written might have seemed tough. But as graduation looms, so do the challenges of the real world, including the challenges of personal finance....