Coosa Valley Credit Union Blog

From our country's founding fathers to today's iconic pop stars, people have made thought-provoking statements about money. Some are wise. Others are funny. A few are a little zany, but still spot-on. For a shot...

Whether you're making plans or feeling spontaneous, the goal is the same: stay within that budget. When your "entertainment" portion of this month's spending plan is gone, that doesn't mean...

Amid all the financial advice out there, cutting costs is one top nugget of wisdom. To succeed in this, find ways to save money on habitual goods and services that can otherwise sabotage your efforts. One of the best...

More and more, people are going mobile. At the end of 2014, 81 percent of the adult population in the US had a mobile phone, and 71 percent of those people had a smartphone, according to the Federal Reserve's Consumer...

Credit unions have long been known for their friendly service and partnerships with members. They actually offer a full suite of banking services - similar to a traditional bank. The next time you need a loan, thinking of...

If you've ever been duped, you know the feeling. From fear to anger and even hurt, you'll experience many emotions, and finally, resolve to never let it happen again. The problem is, scams are nearly impossible to...