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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.

Start Your Financial Year Off Right; The 2017 Plan

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The New Year is upon us and that means it's time to review your monetary strategies. If last year left you with much to be desired, then right now is the perfect moment to implement a different plan. Want to start your financial year off right? Continue reading for our post for tips on the 2017 plan. What was last year's problem? Of several people polled, the biggest issue people had last year with budgeting was not having a strategic plan. Sure, they understood that saving money was, generally, a good thing. Additionally, everyone found ways to increase their income. However, every month was filled...
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Health Savings Account Verses Flexible Savings

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As Americans, we are constantly faced with possibility of changes within our health care system. Also, it's easy to point out, that each calendar year things differ slightly anyways. It's nice to prepare financially for these changes; but, what's the best way? We are going to show you the difference between a health savings account verses a flexible savings arrangement. Let's learn the meanings. To start, a Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of savings account available to those who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. On the other hand, a Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) is an employer sponsored program that allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars...
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Enjoying the Grand Ole Osprey

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It’s not every day that a pair of nesting birds moves into the neighborhood. But that’s exactly what happened at Achieva’s  4th Street location in St. Petersburg! Back in 2014, a pair of beautiful osprey (also called sea hawks) built a nest on top of Achieva’s monument sign. Unfortunately, their nest, and the eggs inside, was destroyed during a storm. Undaunted, the couple returned to rebuild their home atop the sign. Fearing a repeat of the previous disaster, Achieva staff consulted the local chapter of the Audubon Society, which recommended that the nest be relocated to a safe and appropriate...
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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. 

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