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5 Things to Do When Buying a Car to Get the Best Value
When it comes to major purchases, buying a car is up there with buying a home and deciding where to go for college. Whether you're buying a lower priced used vehicle or a shiny new one, you'll be spending...
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...
Managing Money 101: How to Make a Budget For Beginners
Excited to get your money to start working for you instead of someone else? Great! Before you get ahead of yourself, back up and check out this quick introduction on how to make a budget. Here we'll offer some basic...
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
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.
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...