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Benchmarks to Hit for Retirement Saving
Are you on track to save enough for a comfortable lifestyle after you retire? That depends on a few different factors. For example, what is your definition of "comfortable?" How much have you saved so far? How...
Getting Married? 3 Wedding Ideas to Save a Ton
A wedding can be the event of a lifetime, but it shouldn't haunt a newly married couple for years to come. Today's young people are already saddled with large student loans, making the average $30,000 cost of a...
Starting a Savings Account for Kids
Learning how to save money and the benefits of saving money should start early. Opening a savings account for kids can help your children not only learn to stash away their cash. It can also give them a leg up in life. As...
Small Changes to Make to Increase Your Savings
Whether it's the new year or not, one thing financial advisors, friends and family always seem to be saying is "save more money." Even a small boost in your savings rate, such as 1 percent per year, can have...
Do You Have a Little Entrepreneur? 4 Real Jobs for Kids
At Coosa Valley Credit Union, you may have noticed we have a thing for kids. We blog about your kids' financial education, participate in Credit Union Youth Month in April, teach financial literacy at our local...
Sharing a Savings Account: Top 4 Things To Remember
When you get married, you and your spouse have plans for the future. Maybe there's a vacation you'd like to take, or maybe you're thinking ahead to retiring together. Either way, the two of you need a savings...