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Curing the Holiday Hangover

Curing the Holiday Hangover

The Christmas cookies have all been eaten, all the presents unwrapped and the decorations are being packed away for next year. If you used credit cards to pay for all of the Christmas fun, you may be left with a feeling...
DIY or Hire it Out?!

DIY or Hire it Out?!

We live in a world where it's trendy to be a DIY-er. Pinterest has made DIY projects look so appealing and fun, but, sometimes, we need to realize our limits. We've all seen those "Pinterest fails," right? There are...
Eating Healthy on a Budget

Eating Healthy on a Budget

We all know it's important to eat fresh, healthy foods. The trouble is deciphering which ones, exactly, are fresh and healthy. All those labels can be confusing, and deceiving: organic, all natural, free range, non-GMO?...
Credit Score, Explained

Credit Score, Explained

Your FICO score, a.k.a your credit score, makes a big difference in how lenders see you - and what they'll charge you in interest to borrow money. But what, exactly, goes into calculating that all-important score? Here is...
ATM Safety

ATM Safety

Unfortunately, robberies occurring at ATMs are increasing across the country. While we have not encountered this problem at our Coosa Valley Credit Union ATMs, it's probably a good idea for us all to keep these ATM safety...
How Much Debt is Too Much?

How Much Debt is Too Much?

We all know less debt is better than more, right? There are many reasons, but five that come to mind for me are: Less Hassle. Why spend time paying tons of creditors each month, if you don't have to? Less Worry When...