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Chris Gottschalk

I am the Marketing Assistant of First Alliance Credit Union. I love learning new things about finance and money, then sharing that information with the community, usually in the form of a blog.

Money market accounts for Gen Z

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Are Money Market Accounts Worth It for Gen Z?

If you’re an adult who has some experience with saving and investing, you probably have a good idea about whether a money market account is right for...

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How to travel on a budget

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Tips You Need to Know If You’re Traveling on a Budget

Traveling has a lot of benefits, whether you’re going to another state or another country. It can broaden your horizons, introduce you to different...

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How to plan a honeymoon

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How to Plan for the Ultimate Honeymoon

For many couples, a honeymoon isn’t just a trip to take with their partner. It’s a chance to relax after planning a wedding, and a chance to have fun...

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Guide to financial goal types

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Your Ultimate Guide to Financial Goal Types

When you think about it, financial success isn’t defined how much money you have, but whether you have enough money to achieve your financial goals....

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When Should you Consider Opening a CD Account?

When you discover the advantages of CDs, otherwise known as certificates of deposit, you might be tempted to open one immediately. They have higher...

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Long-term financial goal strategies

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Strategies to Reach Your Long-Term Financial Goals

When you stop to think about it, saving for short-term financial goals and medium-term financial goals isn’t that hard. All you need to do is...

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Why is budgeting important?

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Why is Budgeting so Important?

Ask any financial expert what you have to do to control personal finances, and they’ll tell you the first step is creating a budget. For that matter,...

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How to use your tax refund

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How To Maximize Your Tax Refund With Three Easy Questions

Most people hate the hassle and expense of filing their taxes, but around 75% of Americans will get rewarded for their efforts in the form of a tax...

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How a CD ladder works

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What you Need to Know About Building CD Ladders

When you learn about certificates of deposit (CDs) for the first time, it’s hard not to get excited about the interest your money can earn. That...

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Otomo Towing First Alliance Credit Union

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How Otomo Towing Boosted Their Company With a Business Equipment Loan

Logan Otomo decided to create his own towing company in Austin, MN three years ago because it let him do the things he liked the most.

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