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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.

Fantastic after-Halloween sales to get

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Five Fantastic After-Halloween Sales to get on November 1

Usually, after Halloween is over, the Christmas items go on sale, along with one or two obligatory shelves for Thanksgiving items. While people flock...

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Steps if you buy a haunted house

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3 Steps to Take if You Buy a Haunted House

So you’ve finally bought your dream home. Congratulations! Only...something isn’t right. Maybe it’s those strange noises you hear in the attic or...

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Teach kids money at Halloween

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5 Ways to Teach Your Children Good Money Moves This Halloween

While children’s favorite holiday is probably Christmas, Halloween runs a close second. After all, what other day do you get to dress up and get free...

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5 Ways Rich People View Money Differently

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5 Ways Rich People View Money Differently

One of the great pieces of American mythology is that the rich somehow have some special ability that the rest of us don't have. Are they smarter...

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why do i need a savings account, can i save money in a checking account, how to save money, first alliance credit union

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Why Bother with a Savings Account?

The most basic step you can take when starting to save money is opening a savings account. Sometimes, though, this can seem like an unnecessary...

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Young Neighbors Talking | First Alliance Credit Union

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How to Save Money by Being Neighborly

When most people talk about saving money, they usually talk about things like clipping coupons, buying in bulk or cutting back on shopping sprees....

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what is a roth ira

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What is a Roth IRA?

When you start saving for retirement, you’ll find that a number of investment accounts are set up to aid you in that regard. You’ll also find that...

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how to plan for retirement without a 401k option

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What Can I Do If My Job Doesn't Offer A 401k?

Most jobs offer some type of benefit above and beyond a steady paycheck. One of the most common types of benefits is the 401(k)—the current...

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Silhouette of businessman standing with back on hill top

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Overlooked Resources at First Alliance Credit Union

If you’re a member of First Alliance Credit Union, you already know about some of the great benefits you get access to, such as exceptional service...

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Closeup portrait super happy excited successful young business woman holding money dollar bills in hand isolated grey wall background. Positive emotion facial expression feeling. Financial reward

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4 Effects of Having Members in Control of a Credit Union

“At a credit union, the members are in control.” It’s a great slogan, but do you know what it means?

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