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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.

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Tax Reform 101: 5 Reasons You Should Start Planning Now

Even if you didn’t owe money this past tax season it’s more important than ever to plan for next tax season now. The idea of tax planning isn’t...

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Five Financial New Year’s Resolutions That Are Easy To Keep

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Five Financial New Year’s Resolutions That Are Easy To Keep

Why do so many New Year’s Resolutions fail? Most of us just try to do too much too fast. People who want to lose weight, for example, sign up for a...

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Young woman standing between the angel and the devil drawings

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Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

According to most financial gurus, one of the best ways to improve your financial situation is to get rid of debt. In general, this is good advice....

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what to do if you win the lottery | how to manage your money after winning the lottery | first alliance credit union

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What To Do If You Win The Lottery

You probably know that winning the lottery is a pipe dream. You’re more likely to be struck by lightning than win the lottery, and you also know that...

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Why You Need to Add Beneficiaries to Your Accounts

The one part of financial planning nobody likes to think about is who will manage your accounts after you’ve passed away. This is understandable....

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Christmas Carol Financial Lessons

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The Financial Lessons of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

One of the most famous Christmas stories of all time has to be Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” Ever since Dickens published the book in 1843,...

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why credit unions are a better choice for college students than banks

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Why Credit Unions are a Better Choice for College Students than Banks

College students will face a lot of choices as they’re learning how to be adults. One of those choices is the financial institution they’ll use. This...

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How Much is Your Property Worth? written on chalkboard

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Home Equity Appraisals Versus Home Equity Evaluations

If you’ve seen realtors’ billboards recently, you’ve probably seen them offering incentives to buy or sell your house. They can be pretty tempting,...

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the importance of a pre approved auto loan

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The Importance of a Pre approved Auto Loan

More people are taking out auto loans than ever before. According to a report put out by the Public Interest Research Group, 85% of all new car...

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