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Continue reading →: What Can We Teach Kids About Finances? A Question Beyond Responsibility.No matter your household style, there are a few basic standards when it comes to money. Have you ever wondered what can we teach kids about finances? Let’s face it, this is the next generation we’re talking about. The future trail-blazers and proprietors of our country. They should know a…
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Continue reading →: Impulse Buying: Shocking News About Young GenerationsSome pretty shocking news has circulated about our younger generations. Even though the target specifically critiques a certain age of people, we felt it helpful to share an article that everyone can use. What’s the hype, you ask? Well, Forbes recently released, “Shop Like A Millennial: Lots Of Impulse Buying, No Big…
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Continue reading →: Hatching AnnouncementAchieva Credit Union is proud to announce the hatching of the first two fledgling chicks cared for by Jack and Diane, a pair of wild osprey who live in a nest located on a custom built platform by Achieva in St. Petersburg. Achieva helped build a platform for this new…
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Continue reading →: You Don't Need Luck to be Financially ResponsibleIt’s ironic that St. Patrick Day is just around the corner, yet we are writing a post that is anti-luck. That’s because no amount of four-leaf clovers can make a person financially responsible. Fortunately, for all of us, there are some really easy tasks that will keep us on the right…
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Continue reading →: Sarasota Ranks as Best Places in America to Start a BusinessIn a recent release from CNBC, Sarasota ranks as best 20 places in America to start a business. That’s pretty cool news to us. Moreover, according to CNBC.com, Sarasota’s economy is driven by education, arts, tourism, and financial services. It’s no surprise that this city beams with greatness in each of these…
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Continue reading →: The Best Time To Buy Popular ItemsWhat do stone crabs, strawberries, and big screen TVs have in common? They all have seasons. Just like fresh seafood and produce, there is an optimum time to purchase just about anything. Here are a few frequently purchased items and the best time to buy them! Airfare When it comes…
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Continue reading →: Step 2: Set Up a BudgetThis month we move on to creating a budget. Admittedly, the “B” word can be scary and intimidating. We think of a budget as a prison, and fear tempts us to jailbreak. In reality, a budget is more like a nav system. You decide where you want to go (your…
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Continue reading →: Wildlife Webcams – A View into a Mysterious WorldAlbert Einstein once said, “look deep into nature, then you will understand everything better”. With today’s technology, you can quite literally observe every different type of wildlife anywhere around the world. With the use of wildlife cams, commissioned by conservationists and wildlife enthusiasts, it is possible to watch everything happen,…
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Continue reading →: Take Control of Your MoneyWhen was the last time you balanced your checkbook? Do you manage your money by checking your online balance multiple times a week, hoping you have enough for groceries? If any of this sounds familiar, it’s time for a financial intervention. In true self-help style, we’re giving you a twelve-step…
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Continue reading →: The Exciting News About Achieva's Scholarship CompetitionCertainly, 2017 wouldn’t make headlines if it didn’t have some exciting news. Do you know a high school senior graduating this year? Or perhaps you’re the one currently enrolled in a college or trade school. If you’ve answered yes to either one of these questions, then you’re going to want to check out…






