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.

June 7, 2017

How to Score the Best Deals on Summer Purchases

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The heat index is up and the midyear months of 2017 are bound to include tons of outdoor activities. It is Florida, by the way! No matter if you are a native or newbie, there are a few summer purchases that just scream mandatory. Want to know how to get all of your amenities without losing your pennies? We've got you totally SPF50 covered. Grills Grills are heavy by nature so shopping online is not always a good idea. Shipping can be very expensive. Instead, check prices at your local store and ask for discounted floor models. Buying your summer...

May 25, 2017

Buying Your First Boat: Ready for Sun and Fun in Florida

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Summers in Florida are (with no exaggeration), beyond awesome. We have some of the best parks and attractions and honestly, it just doesn’t get any better. Fun in the sun is what Floridians do best. This season, if you're thinking about buying your first boat, take a look at this article first. There are things you should do before sailing off into that gorgeous orange sunset. Step 1: Understand the different boat types. Do you want to spend your summer offshore fishing or staying inland at a slower pace? Would you prefer to sail or go full throttle with a...

May 19, 2017

Happy Birthday, Achieva!

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The year is 1937, and the Great Depression is slowly drawing to a close. Franklin Delano Roosevelt is president, and his massive New Deal programs have provided jobs for thousands of unemployed Americans. World War II is still on the horizon, and the economy won’t fully recover until the defense of our nation becomes the primary business of the land. With banks across the country failing or failed, citizens are distrustful of large financial institutions. Determined to create a better opportunity, seven teachers pool their funds – a grand total of $99.25 – and the credit union is born. Eighty years...

About Achieva Credit Union

Established in 1937, Achieva Credit Union provides GOOD banking experiences to people from all walks of life. Unlike big banks, we are not-for-profit and are owned and operated by the members we serve. That means we’re accountable to you, not outside shareholders. With branches located conveniently along Florida’s Gulf Coast, we provide financial services such as checking and savings accounts, credit cards, refinancing, loans, and more. Discover the credit union difference at www.achievacu.com today.