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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.

Woman looking over bank statements while switching financial institutions | First Alliance Credit Union

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The Most Common Mistakes When Switching Financial Institutions

Even though switching financial institutions is nowhere near as difficult as most people believe, the process isn’t foolproof. People can make...

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Veteran Travelers Tips for Holidays

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5 Ways Veteran Travelers Make Travel Easier Over the Holidays

If you’re planning on traveling for the holidays, you’re probably feeling conflicted about it. On one hand, you’re looking forward to traveling...

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Waitress going through her finances | First Alliance Credit Union

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Money Management Tips for Tipped Workers

Most articles on personal finance make the assumption that you’re getting a regular paycheck from your company. Unfortunately, this assumption leaves...

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When should you open a money market account

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When Should I Open a Money Market Account?

Money market accounts , also known as money market savings accounts, just might be the unsung heroes of personal finance. They have better interest...

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Manila folder titled Guidelines | First Alliance Credit Union

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What Type of Business Account do I Need?

If you’re starting your own business, you’re probably aware of the advantages a separate business account can offer. However, you might not be aware...

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young woman looking at her spending first alliance credit union

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4 Unexpected Benefits of a Checking Account

Checking accounts have a lot of obvious benefits. They’re a safe place to keep your money that lets you pay your creditors and provides a paper trail...

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switch financial institutions

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5 Reasons to Switch Financial Institutions

There’s a lot of good information online about how to switch financial institutions. However, even more important than knowing how to switch to a new...

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The Wolfman howling at the moon

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6 Surprising Financial Lessons the Universal Monsters Taught Us

While there are some really good horror films being made today, the old Universal Classics still seem to be in a league of their own. Maybe it’s...

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Man in front of a laptop

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How to get Prequalified for a Mortgage

Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life. It can also be one of the most intimidating, especially if you’re trying to...

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Small business owners looking over their business account | First Alliance Credit Union

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5 Ways Your Small Business Can Benefit From a Business Account

If you’re a small business owner, you probably know about the existence of business accounts. What you might not know, though, is whether a business...

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