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Debit vs. Credit Card: Important Differences You Should Know

Debit vs. Credit Card: Important Differences You Should Know

To perform the job of a money manager, you need financial tools. However, even more important than a full tool bag is knowing how to use each tool. A debit card and a credit card look nearly identical, but they perform...
What is the Best Way to Pay off Loans?

What is the Best Way to Pay off Loans?

Pretty much nobody likes having debt and many people want to pay off loans as fast as they can. But despite that fact, Money reported that at the end of 2015, Americans held a total of $935.6 billion in credit card debt,...
How to Stick to a Budget: 6 Surprising Budget Busters and Their Alternatives

How to Stick to a Budget: 6 Surprising Budget Busters and Their Alternatives

Knowing how to stick to a budget is simple... on paper. When real life happens, however, things get complicated. For example, no one puts "speeding ticket" as a line-item on the anticipated expenditures for the...
Beyond Financial Compatibility: Navigating a Big Purchase With Your Partner

Beyond Financial Compatibility: Navigating a Big Purchase With Your Partner

You and your soulmate likely learned early on that while you may be in harmony with most things, the occasional purchase can cause friction. Compatibility will only get you so far when it's time to make a big...
The Story of Coosa Valley Credit Union

The Story of Coosa Valley Credit Union

Do you ever wonder where Coosa Valley Credit Union came from or what its early days were like? Knowing the history of our credit union can help you better understand why we offer the services we do today, and what makes...
Financial Security Questions to Ask Before Opening a New Account

Financial Security Questions to Ask Before Opening a New Account

These days, when it seems as if there's news of a new data breach affecting consumers' credit cards or financial information almost daily, it's natural to be concerned about the financial security your credit union...