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.

August 7, 2019

The Drawbacks of Spending Money on Experiences

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It's a semi-new trend, but everyone is saying it. "You should be spending money on experiences, not things." The hype continues to spread as quickly as last year's flu. That's because minimalism is desirable. Additionally, we want to live our best life. Splurging on experiences, and ditching tons of stuff seems like the way to go. But, what if it's not? Below are a few times when spending money on experiences isn't worth the costs. Experiences vs. possessions The thrill of owning new possessions is taking a slower approach. Society is combating impulse shopping by intentionally owning less. So then,...

August 1, 2019

5 College Side Hustles to Make Extra Money

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Students, these days, have a lot of options in regards to making extra money. There are so many choices of different college side hustles, some of which even have support from smartphone apps. With so much availability, which methods do you choose? And, how can you take it to the next level? Continue reading to find out more. Going from college side hustles to running small businesses Believe it or not, many students have evolved their craft of persuing college side hustles. For some freelancing students, what may have started as an amateur assistant gig quickly changed into a multi-level...

July 25, 2019

Wet Weather Driving Tips for Improved Safety

Driving In The Rain; Tips for Improved Safety

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Summer is full of rainy moments. All season long, tropical disturbances travel through the South Eastern Region at a very active rate. Still, while all of this is going on, many have to commute to work. Here are some wet weather driving tips for improved safety. The 6 Most Helpful Tips For Driving In The Rain Protecting yourself during a downpour includes both preventative and reactive tips. Continue reading to change the way you handle your rainy day commutes. 1. Do not rush When we rush, we add anxiety. Stress changes our reaction time and our ability to make decisions....

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