Achieva Life | Money Management, Financial & Lifestyle Tips

Achieva Life | Financial, Money Management, & Lifestyle Tips

Brought to you by Achieva Credit Union, Achieva Life is a blog dedicated to bringing you unique, interesting and useful content. Achieva Life is more than just credit union news; it’s about lifestyle, community, and communication. Come to Achieva Life to connect with content that aims to help your financial and overall well-being.

January 3, 2018

A Bitcoin Primer – Demystifying Cryptocurrency

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Are you familiar with Bitcoin? Most of us have heard the term, as discussion about Bitcoin has invaded popular media in recent months. But do you understand what Bitcoin is and how it works? For those who are curious, the following is a simplified summary of a very complex concept. The World of Bitcoin For starters, Bitcoin is not an actual coin. It is a form of digital currency, known as a cryptocurrency, but it does not have a physical form like dollar bills or quarters. It is not a fiat currency like the money generated by the US Mint....

December 21, 2017

Mega Tips for Safe Holiday Travel

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Every year millions and millions of people travel away from home for the holidays. Although accidents, theft, and injury are not the itinerary, those events still happen. We’re here to provide a few holiday travel tips to keep you safer and more aware. Know where to go Our first tip for safe holiday travel includes knowing where to go. It means having a solid route and detour plan. For example, if your voyage includes driving, you should familiarize yourself with the highways you will be using. If you need to check into an airport, view their gate map online before...

December 19, 2017

DIY Holiday Gift Baskets That Won’t Break the Bank

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'Tis the season to be merry and bright. We're stuffing the stockings and lining the tree with presents. With only a week left until Christmas, many people who haven't knocked out their shopping list find themselves in a time crunch. If your busy life has put your holiday shopping plans on hold, don't worry. Here are a few creative ideas for themed gift baskets that shouldn't take too much time or money. We've got tons of ideas for themed gift baskets that suit a wide range of budgets. If you want to send your loved ones something DIY and special,...

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