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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.

Man reading government documents | First Alliance Credit Union

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How to File For Unemployment

Currently, over 6.6 million people have been laid off or had their hours cut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What this means, among other things, is...

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Parents showing children money games on a tablet | First Alliance Credit Union

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6 Fun Apps to Help Teach Your Kids About Money

The biggest obstacle with getting your children to learn financial literacy is convincing them that finances are fun. This isn't easy, since even the...

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Smiling Couple | First Alliance Credit Union

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Can A Loan Modification Help You?

Most of the time, paying off a loan is easy. All you have to do is make the monthly payments on time, and if you have a stable job and have made sure...

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9 Affordable Family Activities To Do At Home

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9 Affordable Family Activities To Do At Home

As much as we may love our homes, being forced to be inside all day can be tedious. The boredom can get even worse if you’re stuck inside with your...

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Woman keeping her money at a credit union during coronavirus | First Alliance Credit Union

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Is it Still Safe to Keep Your Money in a Credit Union?

Market slowdowns and recessions can be scary. Ask anyone who lived through the financial crisis in 2008. The uncertainty and fear can almost be...

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The IRS has Extended the Tax Refund Filing Deadline

At this point, the COVID-19 epidemic has affected every aspect of society. Everything from Disneyland to the Olympics has been closed or postponed....

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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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