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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.

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Start Using Electronic Bill Pay in 3 Steps

Paying your bills with electronic bill pay is incredibly convenient and can make paying bills a lot easier. However, it can also be kind of...

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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Renters Insurance

If you’re a renter, one of the smartest things you can do is buy renters insurance. For the price of about two lattes a month, you get the peace of...

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Checking Account Fees to Watch Out For

When we talk about steps you need to take to achieve financial success, we usually don’t talk about the importance of a checking account. That’s...

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Immediate Advantages of Switching From a Bank to a Credit Union

When most people think about switching financial institutions, they think about factors like whether the new institution is closer to them, the...

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4 Unusual Benefits of Palm ID on Advisor Supported Kiosks

If you've had the chance to use our new Advisor Supported Kiosks, you know how useful they can be. Maybe you've withdrawn cash in multiple...

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3 Reasons Not to Direct Deposit Your Paycheck into a Payment App

Payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App are quickly becoming the new normal for paying friends and family. They’re so popular, in fact, that...

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How to have a good family vacation

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5 Tips to Help You NOT Screw Up Your Family Vacation

Family vacations can be wonderful events (especially after being cooped up for the last 12 months!) that will give you and your children memories...

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when should you switch banks when fees are too high

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When Should You Switch Banks?

You might have heard that many people don’t switch banks or other financial institutions even if they’re unhappy with them. You might also have heard...

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4 Steps You Can Take to Gain Financial Independence

If you’re like most people, you’d probably like to have so much money in your savings account that you never need to work again. In other words,...

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Can I get a Checking Account With Bad Credit?

A checking account is the cornerstone to financial success for everyone, but it’s an especially important tool for people who are trying to rebuild...

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