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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.

a family building generational wealth together

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How to Build Generational Wealth With These Proven Steps

One of the incredible side effects of wealth is that it doesn’t just make your life better—it can also improve the lives of your children, and...

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Give the Perfect Gift

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How to Give the Perfect Gift Without Breaking the Bank

Everyone knows that the holidays are expensive, and one of the biggest expenses is buying gifts for everyone. You don’t just want to buy any old...

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Facebook events page

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How to Find Local Shopping Events in Rochester

While holiday shopping is usually associated with Black Friday mobs and big box stores broadcasting their deals on every media channel imaginable,...

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Credit cards holiday shopping

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Why you Should Use a Credit Card for Holiday Shopping

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that most people use credit cards to fund their holiday shopping. If you’ve read any financial articles on...

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Javier Barbershop First Alliance Credit Union

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How Javier’s Barbershop Got Upgraded With First Alliance Credit Union

When master barber Javier Ortiz-Thomas held his 2017 grand opening for Javier’s Barbershop in Rochester, Minnesota, he had a unique offer that...

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Questions to ask before getting a credit card

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3 Questions To Ask Before you Apply For A Credit Card

Applying for a credit card is easy compared to the process of getting other loans or lines of credit. However, this also means it's easier to end up...

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Women excited about meeting her financial goals

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The Truth of why Your Financial Goals are Closer Than you Think

These days, it can be hard to feel like you’re achieving your goals. Thanks to inflation, you’re probably having to put more money towards day-to-day...

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Woman with an angel and a devil

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This Is What you Must Do if Your Job Makes Over $100,000 a Year

So you’ve finally arrived. After years of effort, you’ve joined the elite class of Americans that make over $100,000 a year. Now’s the time to cut...

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Woman putting money in a piggy bank

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How to Open a Savings Account in 5 Easy Steps

There are a lot of paths to financial success, but arguably the first step that everyone must take is opening a savings account. When you have a...

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Piggy bank with an umbrella

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Here’s why Your Company Needs a Business Savings Account

If you’re starting your own small business, you’re probably familiar with the advantages a business account offers. You probably know how it can help...

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