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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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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid

Buying a new house is exciting, but it’s easy to be swept up in the process and make a mistake that might cost you thousands of dollars. Fortunately,...

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4 Ways to Get More Green on St. Patrick’s Day

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4 Ways to Get More Green on St. Patrick’s Day

It’s no secret that everyone gets more green in their lives on St. Patrick’s Day. People wear green clothes, drink green beer and decorate with green...

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Why does a Money Market Account Have a Minimum Balance?

Money market accounts have some significant advantages over a traditional savings account, including a higher interest rate that makes your money...

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How to Register Your Change of Address

As you’re probably aware, there are a hundred things you need to take care of when you move. One of those items is changing your address, and it’s an...

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5 Immediate Advantages of a Budget

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5 Immediate Advantages of a Budget

Out of all the steps you can take to get on the path to financial success, budgeting just might be the step that pays off the fastest. It’s no...

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Signs You’re Living Beyond Your Means

Are you living beyond your means? If you don’t know, you’re in the same boat as a lot of people. Here's some factors to consider to figure out if...

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7 Tips to Create a Fantastic Moving Budget

If you’re preparing to move, creating a moving budget is essential. It will not only help you figure out how much the move will cost, it can also...

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The 6 Most Overlooked Moving Expenses

One of the reasons moving can be so stressful is how much it costs. While everyone knows about the big expenses like renting a moving van and paying...

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Debit card and tax money | First Alliance Credit Union

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Should I Get My Tax Refund On A Debit Card?

As the tax deadline approaches, a lot of people will be getting a refund back from the IRS. If you’re one of these people, then you know you can get...

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4 Best Financial Moves to Make When Working at Home

As many people have realized, working from home can be quite different from working in the office. You have to set up a workspace in your home,...

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