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Ditch the Honeymoon Fund Jar for These Alternatives

Make Your Honeymoon Fund Work For You

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Even though the royal wedding is complete there's still a lot of marital buzz in the atmosphere. Besides, who doesn't love a June wedding? With so much nuptial talk in the air, it's hard to avoid the subject of the honeymoon. However, there remains a bit of controversy on whether guests should chip in for the newlywed's first lavish vacation as a married couple. In fact, many couples are deciding on a completely different route altogether. Find out how to ditch the honeymoon fund jar and use these more practical alternatives instead. 1. Consider staying local for your honeymoon Sure, a destination...
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Here's What Happens When You Ignore Your Spending Habits

Don’t Ignore Your Unhealthy Spending Habits

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If you make a mistake and ignore your unhealthy spending habits, there could be some unwanted consequences. While it's great to stimulate the economy, we also want to be careful to do it in a responsible way. In this post, we'll cover 4 examples of what could happen if you continuously ignore the way you spend your money. 1: You pay more for the same goods or services On average, people that skip comparison shopping spend more for the same exact goods and services. When you ignore your spending and purchase items without discretion, you run the risk of really...
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End of School Year Celebration at Hammond Stadium

End of School Year Celebration at Hammond Stadium

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There's a huge end of school year celebration on the way and we invite you to join the festivities. Come watch the Fort Myers Miracle Vs. The Dunedin Blue Jays on June 8th, 2018, 7 p.m. at Hammond Stadium.  The competition is fierce; and best yet, entry into this baseball game is free for all students! (Show your report card at the box office.)  Also, don't forget to check out our Achieva booth for some free swag and a chance to win a prize from the money machine. A little about Hammond Stadium Hammond Stadium was completely renovated in 2015. Adding...
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Why Credit Union Members are More Satisfied than Bank Customers

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When you first begin to look at the question, bank or credit union, you may be torn. You may not know that credit union members  receive personal service every time they walk into a branch. It’s that personal touch that sets credit unions apart from their banking brethren, but it’s not the only difference that makes credit union membership desirable. For-Profit vs Non-Profit Make no mistake – traditional banks are in business to make a profit. They must answer to a well-paid board of directors, who may or may not even have funds on deposit with the bank they control. As publicly...
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Keep Fraudulent Charges From Your Accounts

Don’t Fall Victim To Consumer Fraud

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There's nothing worse than logging onto your accounts and seeing purchases that should not be there. We wonder how it happened and what we can do to prevent it from reoccurring. Also, what steps should we take once we discover fraudulent charges on our account? Continue reading to learn more information about ID theft and consumer fraud. It's mainly about prevention Prevent consumer fraud by safeguarding your information. A few simple steps will ensure you are not making it easy for others to hack into your account. 1. Never share your passwords First and foremost, do not share your passwords. This goes beyond...
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Team Building Exercises to Build Your Small Business

Team Building Activities to Grow Your Small Business

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Owning a small business is a great endeavor; however, it always seems like there are so many responsibilities. It feels as if everyone involved has to do their part in order for the company to continue growing. One non-participating employee inside of a small business can make a huge negative impact. That's why good morale and unity are important. Want to know ways to boost the work environment and get everybody motivated? Look no further. Here are 4 team building activities that will rock your small business. Exercise 1: Coffee and Brunch Nothing covers ground quicker than a good cup of...
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Be a Master at Saving Money While Shopping Online

Be a Master at Saving Money While Shopping Online

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Shopping online is a super convenience. With just a click of a button, our favorite product shows up at our door. The ease of e-commerce has changed the way we shop. Not only are we more effective at making purchases, we're subsequently more impulsive. It's all too easy to go a little overboard. If you've felt the bite of online shopping, don't worry. We're going to show you how to rein it in. Get ready to become a master at saving money while shopping online; as well as a few of our other helpful tips. Why are you shopping online?...
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Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas That Aren't Sandwiches

Healthy Packed Lunch Ideas That Aren’t Sandwiches

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Day in and day out, you've brought your lunch to work. While brown-bagging saves you a ton of money, it's beginning to get a little bland. You need a solution to the rut and you're searching for a few healthy packed lunch ideas. Fortunately for you, Achieva Life is more than just credit union news; it’s about lifestyle, community, and communication. In this post, we'll cover some great suggestions for midday meals that aren't sandwiches. Get ready to toss BORING aside. Continue reading to learn more. The newest revolution in ramen If you have a microwave, then you have access to...
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What Is A Port Out Scam? Learn How To Prevent Against Them.

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Mobile phone users switch carriers for a variety of reasons and can carry their phone number with them to the new carrier. Meanwhile, fraudsters are exploiting this capability using a port out scam. They are able to impersonate mobile phone users and have the mobile phones ported to a different carrier. The fraudsters harvest the users’ personally identifiable information and use this information to impersonate users in having the mobile phones transferred to a different carrier. A fraudster often ports a user’s mobile phone to a different carrier after the fraudster has stolen the user’s account login credentials. This could...
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Use These Everyday Practices to Reduce Waste at Work

Super Easy Ways to Recycle at Work And Reduce Waste

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Earth Day is a global event with more than 1 billion people in 192 countries taking part. It's a big deal to a great cause. Whether it's to reduce the usage of plastics or to save natural resources, every action counts. Here are a few ways to recycle at any workplace. Change the way you pack your lunch So, you've already committed to ditching the bad habit of expensive take-out lunches, but now it's time to up the ante. Make sure when you pack your lunch that it's in a reusable container. You'll have much less to throw away by using sustainable Tupperware. Try...
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