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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.

How to prepare for college in 5 steps

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How to Prepare for College Financially in 5 Steps

One of the keys to succeeding your first year at college is preparation. You have to pack your clothes and toiletries, buy household items like...

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Couple sitting together and talking

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Five Financial Steps all Newlyweds Should Take

Getting married is exciting, but it’s also a lot of work. In addition to planning the wedding, you and your partner will also want to figure out how...

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Man talking with Human Resources about switching direct deposit | First Alliance Credit Union

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How to Switch Your Direct Deposit in 4 Easy Steps

Out of all the steps you need to take to switch financial institutions, switching your direct deposit to your new bank or credit union is perhaps the...

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Woman looking at a will

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How to Write a Will in 7 Steps

When most people think of creating a will, they usually think of aged multimillionaires dividing up their estates while a personal attorney and...

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Woman holding a credit card | First Alliance Credit Union

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When Should You Keep Your Old Bank Accounts Open?

Once you’ve successfully switched financial institutions, only one question remains—what do you do with your old bank account?

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Woman inserting a debit card into an outdoors ATM | First Alliance Credit Union

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Different Types of Checking Accounts

Did you know there are different types of checking accounts? If you didn’t, you’re not alone. Most people are only aware of one type of checking...

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Woman looking through financial records | First Alliance Credit Union

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When Should I Close My Old Bank Account?

While the conventional wisdom is that you should close your old bank account after you’ve switched financial institutions or moved to a new city, the...

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People waiting in line at a credit union | First Alliance Credit Union

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5 Things to do While Waiting in Line at the Bank

No one enjoys waiting in line. Even at the best of times, waiting in line is just marking time until it’s your turn to do whatever you were waiting...

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Woman looking up at the sky and dreaming big | First Alliance Credit Union

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What Traits Do Millionaires Have In Common?

Do millionaires know something the rest of us don’t? A lot of people believe they do, and there are hundreds of books, videos and online courses...

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Man accessing online banking on a smartphone | First Alliance Credit Union

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Five Advantages of Online Banking

Banking used to be associated with standing in line in a financial institution’s lobby and making small talk with a teller while they deposited your...

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