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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.

Guidelines | First Alliance Credit Union

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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 - feature

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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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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 Would a Money Market Account Require 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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We have moved | First Alliance Credit Union

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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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4 Unexpected Advantages Advisor Supported Kiosks Give Business Owners

By now, you probably know about our cutting-edge Advisor Supported Kiosks and all the advantages they offer to our members. However, you might not...

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