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Is Saving Money Frugal or Cheap? Know the Difference

Is Saving Money Frugal or Cheap? Know the Difference

What defines a frugal person (or family) is vastly different from what defines a cheap one. There is a certain strength of character and wit that a smart, frugal lifestyle embodies. Often though, the...
Benchmarks to Hit for Retirement Saving

Benchmarks to Hit for Retirement Saving

Are you on track to save enough for a comfortable lifestyle after you retire? That depends on a few different factors. For example, what is your definition of "comfortable?" How much have you saved so far? How...
Getting Married? 3 Wedding Ideas to Save a Ton

Getting Married? 3 Wedding Ideas to Save a Ton

A wedding can be the event of a lifetime, but it shouldn't haunt a newly married couple for years to come. Today's young people are already saddled with large student loans, making the average $30,000 cost of a...
Starting a Savings Account for Kids

Starting a Savings Account for Kids

Learning how to save money and the benefits of saving money should start early. Opening a savings account for kids can help your children not only learn to stash away their cash. It can also give them a leg up in life. As...
Small Changes to Make to Increase Your Savings

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...
Do You Have a Little Entrepreneur? 4 Real Jobs for Kids

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...