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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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The Four Tiers of Financial Stability

We all know what financial instability is like—living paycheck to paycheck, trying to figure out which bills can and can’t be taken care of this...

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Woman thinking about money | First Alliance Credit Union

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How to Adjust Your Budget And Why You Should

Once you’ve made your budget and stuck to it for a couple months, take a second to congratulate yourself. You’ve taken a huge step towards financial...

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How to Access Money in a Money Market Account

The concept of a money market account is pretty simple—if you have a minimum opening balance of $2,000, you can open a money market account and get a...

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3 Steps to Take Before You Switch Banks

The biggest reason why people don’t switch banks is fear. Fear that they’ll overlook something important while switching bank accounts, and that...

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5 Excuses For Not Making A Budget (And Why They’re Wrong)

Ask someone if they’d like to create a budget or eat a sneaker, there’s a good chance they might ask for the salt. Many people don’t like the idea of...

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How to Close a Bank Account

Look online and you’ll notice that many financial institutions are more than happy to provide information about how to open a new account. When it...

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Bad Money Moves

In the past, we’ve talked extensively about good money moves—steps you should take that put you on the path to financial success. We’ve covered...

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How to Use Your Credit Union Even if You Move Out of State

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How to Use Your Credit Union Even if You Move Out of State

In the past, we’ve discussed why and how you should switch financial institutions when you move to a different city or a different state, and with...

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Professional movers | First Alliance Credit Union

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4 Essential Things to Know About Moving Insurance

For many people, the first time they consider if they need moving insurance is when a moving company asks them if they want to purchase it. That can...

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How to Get Back On Your Feet When You're Homeless

While many financial situations can be challenging, homelessness is in a class by its own. If you’ve lost your home or apartment, you’re more than...

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