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Your Local Credit Union: 7 Surprising Facts, and Why They Matter to You

Your Local Credit Union: 7 Surprising Facts, and Why They Matter to You

When you're deciding which bank or credit union to call "home" there's a lot to know. Sometimes, the amount of information can be overwhelming. TV ads, billboards, radio commercials, and even little league jerseys display...
Do You Have a Little Entrepreneur? 4 Real Jobs for Kids

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...
Want to Break Bad Spending Habits? Start New Ones! Here's How.

Want to Break Bad Spending Habits? Start New Ones! Here's How.

You know there are a lot of external forces threatening to keep you from achieving your dreams. We all feel the pressure to earn and save, and the obstacles we face are obvious. But what about the not-so-obvious...
Never Pay Retail: Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything

Never Pay Retail: Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything

One of the benefits of living in the information age is the ability to score a deal on... well, pretty much anything. If you know where to look, you can live the frugal life without agonizing over cost-per-unit...
Sharing a Savings Account: Top 4 Things To Remember

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...
5 Reasons Credit Unions Are a Small Business Owner's Best Friend

5 Reasons Credit Unions Are a Small Business Owner's Best Friend

Opening a small business can be a fulfilling, rewarding opportunity. But the sad reality is that more than 80 percent of small businesses do not make it past the first year. One of the reasons that these small businesses...