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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.

July 21, 2020
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Bad Debt Tops Over $100 Billion in Expected Defaults

Easy Ways To Avoid Bad Debt

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As businesses make their quarterly earnings announcements, the nation's five largest lenders expect a loss. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and U.S. Bancorp claim that defaults due to the Coronavirus will cause a significant amount of debt. Collectively, the amounts of projected damages top over $100 billion. How can you avoid bad debt when these companies couldn't? How companies are handling debt worldwide A shift in retail sales caused many suppliers abnormality regarding their inventory and cash flow. Major companies, such as Nike, reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that they have millions of dollars in bad...
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July 16, 2020
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Understand Credit Card Interest and Get Better Terms

Understand Credit Card Interest and Get Better Terms

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We talk a lot about budgets. We promote wise spending, as well as making fruitful investments. When it all boils down, a lot of our financial maneuvers depend on our creditworthiness. Is there a way to master a revolving balance? Can we better understand credit card interest to obtain more beneficial terms? The answer is YES. The more you know about credit scores, balance transfers, and APRs, the more you can use them to your advantage. In a timeframe as short as six months, smart consumers can reduce their credit card interest significantly. What do they know that others don't?...
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July 15, 2020
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The Top Ten Most Affordable Home Improvement Projects

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So, you’re feeling inspired by Chip and Joanna, huh? Nice! Home improvement can be fun…or a total nightmare…depending on how you approach it. We’ve all been enchanted by the adorable duo and their magical way of making home improvement look easy—and even entertaining! The side we don’t see as much is the stress, budgeting, and failures. The great news is it CAN be a wonderful, rewarding process. As long as you have a plan, a realistic budget, and the right team backing you up. Your team includes trusted contractors, your bank if a loan is required, and a trusted realtor...
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