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.

June 5, 2019

Surprisingly Easy Patio Furniture Care for Beginners

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A beautiful outdoor space can add value to any home. Additionally, during the hot summer months, everyone loves to spend time outside. In case you're unsure where to start, here are some easy patio furniture care tips for beginners. Does patio furniture need to be covered? When not in use, lounge chairs and outdoor tables need to be covered. In fact, proper patio furniture care means covering all of your pieces. This shields them from pollen, sun exposure, and other outdoor elements. Before you make your purchase, know the difference between water-resistant and waterproof covers. Some homeowners experience mildew when...

May 31, 2019

When Should You Actually Get Your First Credit Card?

When Should You Get Your First Credit Card?

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With an overload of options, applying for your first credit card can seem confusing. You know you want to establish good credit, but what's the best way to do it? Additionally, many new adults are unaware of the proper steps to increase their credit score. They open a line of credit simply because they can. There's no strategy and before they know it, their outstanding balance is in the thousands. Here are a few things you should know before you get your very first credit card. Do you think you're ready? Continue reading to learn more. Understanding debt-to-income ratio Before...

May 28, 2019

How to Fulfill the Ultimate Summer Graduation Bucket List

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It's so close that you can hear it. The footsteps down the graduation aisle are becoming louder and louder. The final semester of school is ending in less than a week. What's on your summer graduation bucket list? Whether you're planning to start an internship or returning to school in the fall, right now is the time for fun. Of course, you can add travel as part of your summer graduation bucket list; but, there so many other things you can do. Let's make this summer count. I got my Associate's degree, what's next? Your college journey is not completely...

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