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What Is Buy Now, Pay Later? Smart Budgeting Tips Everyone Should Know

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What Is Buy Now, Pay Later? Smart Budgeting Tips Everyone Should Know

Picture this: you’re scrolling a sneaker drop, the timer is ticking, and a pink button pops up—“Pay $30 today, then three more over six weeks.”...

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How Does a Home Equity Loan Work?

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How Does a Home Equity Loan Work?

Picture your home as a giant piggy bank. Every mortgage payment you make chips a little more paint off that bank and reveals actual dollars inside....

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Understanding Car Loans: A Simple Guide for Smart Borrowing

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Understanding Car Loans: A Simple Guide for Smart Borrowing

When you're in the market for a car, figuring out how to finance it can feel like a big challenge. But understanding the ins and outs of auto loans...

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10 Common Scams You Need to Know About and How to Avoid Them

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10 Common Scams You Need to Know About and How to Avoid Them

You work hard for your money, and it’s important to protect it from the growing number of identity theft and financial scams out there. Fraudsters...

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Can You Refinance a Personal Loan? Here's What You Need to Know

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Can You Refinance a Personal Loan? Here's What You Need to Know

Life is unpredictable. Maybe you took out a personal loan for school, a car, or even a much-needed vacation. But now, whether it’s because your...

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How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft: Steps You Can Take Today

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How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft: Steps You Can Take Today

Identity theft is more common than we’d like to think, and it could happen to anyone. With all the data breaches and scams floating around, it’s...

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How Do You Save Money? Saving When Every Dollar Counts

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How Do You Save Money? Saving When Every Dollar Counts

Maya had a question "How to save money?" She is 27, rents a small apartment in Rochester, and clocks in 40‑hour weeks at a retail job. Between...

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first alliance credit union joins forces with other credit unions to support womens shelter in rochester mn

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6 MN Financial Institutions Join Forces to Support Women's Shelter

Women’s Shelter and Support Center (WSSC), in partnership with First Alliance Credit Union, Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union, Affinity Plus...

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Juneteenth & Credit Unions: Helping Build Financial Freedom

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Juneteenth & Credit Unions: Helping Build Financial Freedom

What Is Juneteenth? In 1865, Juneteenth marked a significant turning point in American history. On this day, enslaved individuals in Texas were...

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Best Budget Travel Locations: How to Travel Without Breaking the Bank

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Best Budget Travel Locations: How to Travel Without Breaking the Bank

Traveling on a budget might seem like a challenge, especially when you have big dreams of exploring exotic places like Vietnam and Thailand, but it’s...

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