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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
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
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
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...

Sharing a Savings Account: Top 4 Things To Remember
When you get married, you and your spouse have plans for the future. Maybe there's a vacation you'd like to take, or maybe you're thinking ahead to retiring together. Either way, the two of you need a savings...

How to Save for College
These days, college costs a pretty penny. From 2003-2004 to 2013-2014, the average cost of college rose by 34 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. During the 2013-2014 school year, the...