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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.

Family eating at a restaurant on vacation | First Alliance Credit Union

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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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young family packing to move to a new home first alliance credit union

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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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Piggy bank with sunglasses on sitting by the beach

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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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Moving truck | First Alliance Credit Union

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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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Guidelines | First Alliance Credit Union

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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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teen at first job in grocery store first alliance credit union

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What To Do With Your First Paycheck in 4 Steps

Congratulations! You’ve got your first real job, and now, finally, you’ve got your first real paycheck. Time to go out and celebrate!

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Woman weighing choices | First Alliance Credit Union

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I Have An Emergency Fund, Now What Do I Do With It?

Ask any financial expert what you need to do to become financially successful, and they’ll tell you one of the first steps is to set up an emergency...

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How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report

Even though financial institutions and other businesses consider your credit report to be an accurate representation of your financial history,...

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