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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.

Piggy bank with a mortarboard cap

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Financial Steps you Must Take Before Baby is Born

Having a new baby is exciting, but any parent will tell you it's also a little scary. This is a life-changing event, and there’s a lot you and your...

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Woman reviewing medical bills

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5 Steps to Take When you Get a Large Medical Bill

In 21st century America, there may be no scarier words than “I have to go to the hospital.” This isn’t only because you might have a serious medical...

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Common Money Fears

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4 Common Money Fears (and How to Overcome Them)

What’s the one thing holding most people back from financial success? Believe it or not, it isn’t lack of money. It’s fear—fear that you’ll get...

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Couple cooking together

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Financial Moves to Make When Life Gets Expensive

If you’ve been feeling like your paycheck doesn’t quite cover what it used to, you’re probably right. Thanks to inflation, you’re paying a little...

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Man using a credit card

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5 Things you Must do Before Using a Credit Card Internationally

In times past, traveling to another country meant keeping your credit card in your wallet and bringing along enough cash to fund your trip. You might...

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Couple setting up a SMART goal

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How to Fund Your Summer Vacation Using SMART Goals

Coming up with an exciting plan for a vacation is easy. Paying for it, though, can be a bit harder, especially if you’re trying to stay out of debt.

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How to finance your vacation

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How to Finance Your Summer Vacation

There are two questions everyone asks when they start to plan a summer vacation. The first question is, “Where are we going to go?” This is followed...

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Woman using a kiosk at night

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What are the Advantages of Night Banking?

In times past, if you wanted to get some banking done you’d have to visit the nearest convenient branch of your financial institution during business...

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How to get the most from a rewards credit card

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4 Ways to Get the Most From a Rewards Credit Card

If you’ve ever considered getting a credit card, you’re probably familiar with rewards credit cards that promise everything from airline miles to...

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Wedding rings on cash

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How do you Pay for Your Wedding?

One of the most exciting and important questions you can ask your significant other is, “Will you marry me?” Once your significant other accepts the...

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