Coosa Valley Credit Union Blog
Commonly Missed Signs of Credit Fraud
Credit and identity theft -- it can happen to anybody. Statistics from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service show that around 7 percent of people over the age of 16 were victims of identity theft in 2014. About...
Cooking on a Budget: Four Easy Tips
Food is usually a smaller part of a person's budget than items like rent. Yet, food spending can still add up. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that in 2014, the average household spent close to $4,000 on...
5 Apps That Help You Save Money
Want to save money? As it turns out, there's an app for that. Actually, there are several. Whether you want to cut the cost of your grocery bill, save money when you shop online or get in the habit of setting money...
6 Ways to Jumpstart Your Small Business
You've dreamed of being your own boss, and it's finally time to make it happen. You've decided to make the leap and start a small business. Now, all you need to do now is get started. Easy-peasy, right? Well, no. Every...
Surprising Advantages of Direct Deposit, Plus: How to Enroll Today
Every time you get paid, a series of complex events takes place behind the scenes. Someone must verify employees' information hasn't changed, input time card data, validate recorded hours, process commission and...
FAQ: Using Credit Cards in College
As a college student, you're probably no stranger to debt. As the Institute for College Access and Success points out, in 2014, nearly 70% of graduating seniors were in debt thanks to student loans. Although...
