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.

September 11, 2020

How to Apply for Federal Student Aid

By Achieva Credit Union | Articles, College Life, Finance | No Comments

As the current job market transitions from in-person to remote, many are called to learn new skills. Colleges have noticed a shift in preference and an uprise of interest in computer-related degrees. Since the average Associate's for Information Technology costs $18,000 a year, federal student aid applications seem almost standard. What types of student loans are there? And what should you know before you apply? Find out the answers, as well as helpful tips for first-timers below. How old do you have to be to apply for federal student aid? To apply as an independent student, the applicant must be...

September 8, 2020

FTC Warns About the Rise in Work-at-Home Scams

Don’t Fall Victim to Work-at-Home Scams

By Achieva Credit Union | Articles, Finance | No Comments

There's a phone call. A friendly voice wants to follow up with your application. The person lists their credentials and states that they're interested in hiring you. It's one of the most common work-at-home scams encompassing our economy. Essentially a phone phisher, they promise a job you can perform in the comfort of your home, as long as you answer a few questions first. The FTC warns about giving personally identifiable information (PII) over the phone. While there are legitimate companies that conduct telecom interviews, there are very few instances when they take your social security number at the...

September 3, 2020

How to Negotiate Car Financing For a Better Deal

By Achieva Credit Union | Articles, Finance | No Comments

Imagine you're sitting in an office at the dealership, and the sales associate returns with bad news. They don't have the authority to complete the deal without approval from the finance manager. You know they are going to ask you to provide more money per month; or a larger down payment. If only there were a way to save time and negotiate car financing like a pro. While most of us have been through the hassle of buying a new car at least once, not everyone understands the complete process. Even if you prefer to shop a used vehicle, negotiating...

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