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r e d f c u.o r g | 7 e good news As a millennial, time is on your side. Your mid-20s is the time you typically have the least amount of expenses as you begin to make "real money." Living within your means at this time and setting financial goals are crucial. Pay attention to what you're spending money on and whether it's really necessary. Take the advice of NFL Linebacker Brandon Copeland, who also teaches a "Life 101" class at his college alma mater. "You need to know where your money is going, how it is working and how it is being spent on a monthly basis," he told CNBC. Any step toward goal setting and saving is a step in the right direction. Free guidance at Redstone Need help getting started? Call one of our financial counselors at 256-722-3796 and get started today! Imagine a relaxing vacation that doesn't require a lot of travel or money. Interested? en take a look around and consider a "staycation." "We have a lot of popular tourist attractions right here," said Charles Winters, executive vice president of marketing for the Huntsville/ Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau. "I think it's somewhat natural for residents of any community to not necessarily know about or visit all of the tourist attractions that may be in their own backyard, and I encourage folks to get out and get to know Huntsville, Madison and Madison County." e U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are two huge draws to Huntsville and North Alabama, he said. "We have coupons for all of our major attractions," said Winters. "We also have an all-star sports pass that you can buy one and get one free for the Huntsville Havoc and other collegiate sports." In Middle Tennessee, soak up some history at Stones River National Battlefield or Cannonsburgh Village. Adults can check out the craft brewery trail, while the kids will enjoy the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring. Dawn Nasoori, coordinator of Rutherford County Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Rutherford County offers plenty of good spirits and fun. "We have a lot to do here," said Nasoori. "We are price friendly and have so many things to offer – from our 40-plus miles of greenway trails, to SAVE MONE Y AND TIME WITH A Staycation! U.S. Space & Rocket Center (Continued on page 12) Burritt on the Mountain Cannonsburgh Village

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