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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.

how to set financial goals as a couple

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How to Set Your Financial Goals as a Couple

If you want your relationship to be the best it can be, you’ll want to get on the same page with your partner about money. One of the best ways to do...

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1099 forms | First Alliance Credit Union

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The Secrets of 1099 Forms

With the rise of gig workers in the United States, many people are finding that their employer is giving them a 1099 form instead of a W-2.

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A document getting approved | First Alliance Credit Union

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Top Starting Financial Moves for United States Newcomers

Trying to get financially established in the United States can be confusing in the best of circumstances. If you have immigrated from another...

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Relief loan meeting| First Alliance Credit Union

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What is a Financial Relief Loan and How Does it Work?

Everyone says they could use some extra money, but thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic even a couple hundred dollars can help someone make rent or afford...

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Inauguration Day | First Alliance Credit Union

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4 Personal Financial Lessons to Learn From the Inauguration

No matter what political affiliation, there’s something exciting about watching the Inauguration of a new president. You’ll usually learn about the...

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4 Steps to Take if You’re Facing Eviction

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4 Steps to Take if You’re Facing Eviction

If you’ve fallen behind on your rent, your biggest fear can be summed up in one word: eviction. If you're worried about eviction, you're not alone,...

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couple looking at computer setting financial goals

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How to Set Financial Goals

While many personal finance articles talk about the importance of building up your savings and creating a budget, not a lot of them talk about what...

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Fancy manufactured home | First Alliance Credit Union

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4 Advantages to Buying a Manufactured Home

If someone were to invite you to live in a manufactured home (also referred to as a mobile home or trailer home), you would be forgiven for not...

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What's your plan? | First Alliance Credit Union

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6 Easy Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make For 2021

For most of us, 2020 is a year most of us are only too happy to be done with. It’s been 12 long months of disease, disasters and strife, but 2021 is...

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3 Common Overspending Traps And How to Avoid Them

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3 Common Overspending Traps And How to Avoid Them

Overspending is a huge problem in society. According to one survey, the average American overspends by almost $7,500 a year, using credit cards and...

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