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Debit v. Credit: When to Use Which Card
With all of the convenient payment options available to us now, the days of using cash to pay for everything are long gone. But which card - debit or credit - is best for making purchases? Well, the answer is, it depends....

ATM Safety Tips
Unfortunately, robberies occurring at ATMs happen across the country. While we have not encountered this problem at Coosa Valley Credit Union ATMs, it's probably a good idea for us all to keep these ATM safety tips in...

Tips for Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
Sadly, elder financial exploitation is a growing problem. Financial exploitation occurs when a person misuses or takes the assets of a vulnerable adult for his or her own personal benefit. This frequently occurs without...

Membership Perks
There are more reasons than ever to love being a member of Coosa Valley Credit Union. Your credit union membership is about the trust and care of community, built around where you live, work and play. That's why Coosa...

Scams to Avoid When Selling a Car
Last week, we talked about how to save the most money at the dealership when purchasing a new car. This week, we're focusing on how NOT to get scammed when selling a car. Thanks to Cars.com, we have some car-selling scam...

Four Questions Your Auto Dealer Hopes You Can't Answer
Navigating automobile financing can be one of the biggest financial headaches you'll encounter. But, unless you want to walk everywhere, it's something you'll have to deal with. The biggest hurdle is figuring out the...