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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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Should I Save Money Or Pay Off Debts?

One of the biggest hurdles to overcome when you first start building up your savings account is figuring out just where the money will come from....

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How Many Bank Accounts Do You Need?

When you open an account at a bank or credit union, you usually start off with one checking account and one savings account. For many people, those...

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10 Restaurants That Are Fun For The Whole Family on Vacation

Everyone knows that a successful family vacation requires a lot of planning. You’ll want to know where you’ll be going, where you’ll be staying and...

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How to Financially Prepare for Moving

When you decide to move to a new place, you have to figure out the answer to a lot of questions, such as how you’ll move all your belongings and when...

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5 Ways to Optimize Your Finances for the Summer

If you’re like most people, you like to spend some time preparing for summer, whether it’s buying a new swimsuit, planning for a vacation or making...

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Where to direct deposit a paycheck

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Where Should I Direct Deposit My Paycheck?

Once you’ve decided to have your paycheck directly deposited, there’s another choice you have to make—where will you deposit your paycheck? Should...

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Piggy bank in front of a large house

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8 Essential Tips to Make Long Distance Moving Easier

Long distance moving can be extremely exciting. It’s also extremely challenging. All the normal issues you face with moving are amplified, and if...

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Why you should have a checking account

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Why You Should Have A Checking Account

If you’re new to the world of financial institutions, you might wonder why you need a checking account as well as a savings account. After all, don’t...

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6 Ways to Save When Moving

Moving can be exciting, but it’s also expensive. If you’re asking, “how much money should I save before moving?” the answer is at least $500 for a...

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How to Select a Beneficiary

Selecting a beneficiary is as simple as putting a name in a form, but that decision can have huge implications. When you select a beneficiary for an...

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