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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.

Teen holding money | First Alliance Credit Union

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6 Effective Ways to Teach Teens Financial Skills

When we talk about teaching financial literacy to children, it sometimes seems as though teenagers are left out of the equation. That’s unfortunate,...

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teenager on phone with text overlay what you need to know about scams targeting children

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What You Need to Know About Scams Targeting Children

When most people think of scam victims, they tend to think of elderly grandparents getting bamboozled by fake emails from Nigerian princes. However,...

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Get protected from scammers

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8 Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From Scammers

Scammers are a constant threat, and they’re only getting worse. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers stole $8.8 billion dollars from...

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five benefits of learning financial literacy

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5 Lifelong Benefits Kids Get From Learning Financial Literacy Basics

When you teach your kids financial literacy—the knowledge and skills you need to make effective, informed decisions about money management—you're...

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Top Financial Moves for Teenagers

Being a teenager is an exciting time. You’re starting to become more independent and getting close to the time where you’ll venture out into the...

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4 Financial Lessons For Kids Who Are Distance Learning

If you have children, the odds are you’ve had to figure out how to handle distance learning, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. This isn’t an easy time...

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Refinance in block letters | First Alliance Credit Union

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The Basics of Refinancing a Loan

If you’ve ever taken out a loan, you know how they work. You go to a credit union or bank and borrow a certain amount of money that you’ll pay back...

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man investing money he was going to use for a vacation

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6 Ways to Use The Money You Were Going to Spend on a Vacation

One of the biggest effects of the coronavirus pandemic has been the drastic reduction in people traveling. Countless business meetings have been...

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6 Money-Saving Ways to Prepare for the 2020-21 School Year

Back-to-school shopping is typically predictable, if pricey. You get your kids new school supplies, new backpacks and perhaps even a couple new...

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The Basics of a Debt Protection Plan for Your First Alliance Loans

Applying for a new loan can be exciting, but stressful. What if you’re unable to make a payment because you lost your job or you had to go to the...

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