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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.

manage money in uncertain times

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How to Manage Money in Uncertain Times

For the most part, we are fortunate to live in a stable society. A high rate of unemployment is usually considered 6 percent, and while at least 55%...

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What to do if you lose your job

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What to do if you Lose Your Job

If you’ve ever been laid off or terminated from a position, you know how stressful it can be. If it's any consolation, you're not alone. According to...

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The True Cost of Free Smartphone Apps

If you’re like most people, you’ve downloaded at least one free app for your smartphone, whether it’s Candy Crush Saga, Google Maps or Facebook. Free...

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man refinancing his loan at first alliance credit union

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The Pros and Cons of Refinancing a Loan

As you might be aware, federal interest rates are at an all time low. Incredibly, they're expected to get even lower in the wake of the recent stock...

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crazy guy wasting his tax refund first alliance credit union

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What Not To Do With Your Tax Refund

When you get your tax refund, the more you know about how to use it wisely, the better. (We've actually written a couple of blog posts on the subject...

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cost of the coronavirus on your budget first alliance credit union rochester mn

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Are You Financially Prepared For The Coronavirus?

By now, it’s almost impossible not to have heard about the looming threat of COVID-19, a strain of coronavirus. You probably know that experts...

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What To Do If You Owe The IRS Money

Very few people actually enjoy filing their annual tax return, but everyone loves getting to the end of the process and figuring out how much money...

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Dreams of goals in clouds

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How to Afford Big Ticket Items

Everyone wants to buy a big-ticket item at some point in their life. It might be something they’ve been dreaming about, like a new home, but it’s...

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Woman holding tax refund money

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7 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return

While no one really likes paying taxes, everyone loves getting a tax refund. Last year, the IRS gave tax refunds to 72% of all taxpayers, with the...

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Money in labeled jars.

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Why You Need Multiple Savings Accounts

If you ask the average person how many savings accounts they need, the answer is likely to be, “one.” That’s a logical answer. After all, barring...

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