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When Does Using Credit Make Sense?

When Does Using Credit Make Sense?

When used responsibly, credit cards are a safe, easy way to manage your finances and give yourself a little extra buying power when you need it. Below are three scenarios in which using credit makes sense. Manage your...
Tips to Avoid Overspending

Tips to Avoid Overspending

The first rule of personal finance is to spend less than you earn. Pretty simple, right? Unfortunately, this basic rule can be difficult to follow. It takes discipline. Here are some tips to help you reduce spending. Day...
ATM Safety Tips

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

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...
Best Time to Buy

Best Time to Buy

We're heading into a new season and most stores are itching to get rid of items so they can stock their shelves with new fall stuff. These are a few perfect items to buy during the fall months when you're looking to save...
Labor Day One Tank Getaways

Labor Day One Tank Getaways

Labor Day is just around the corner, and the long weekend is the perfect opportunity to squeeze in that last bit of summer fun. But, if the prospect of spending a ton of money on airline tickets causes your frugal side to...