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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.

Tips to plan a last minute vacation

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How to Have an Amazing and Affordable Last Minute Vacation

It’s common knowledge that the more time you have to prepare for a trip like a family vacation, the more successful it will be. However, sometimes...

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What to do with home equity to leverage your home

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Leveraging your home's value: what to do with home equity

When you buy a house, you’re not just getting a nice place to call your own. You’re also buying one of the few assets that tends to increase in value...

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Tips for using large sums of money

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What is the Best Thing to do With a Large Sum of Money?

We’ve all dreamed about the fun things we’d do if we were to suddenly get a large sum of money, whether it’s from winning the lottery or getting an...

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What the heck is a HELOC

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What the Heck is a HELOC?

In the past, we’ve talked about financial concepts that might be a bit tricky to understand, like a personal loan or an escrow account. With both of...

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5 financial goals to hit in your 20s

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5 Crucial Financial Goals to Hit in Your 20s

One of the most exciting parts of being in your 20s is the amount of control you now have over your life. You can choose where you live, where you...

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opening money market accounts

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How to Open A Money Market Account In 5 Easy Steps

So you’ve finally made up your mind. You’ve read about the benefits of money market accounts, and you are ready to pull the trigger and get a money...

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best budget vacations

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Here Are the Best Ways to Take a Family Vacation on a Budget

There’s no summer tradition quite like the family vacation. For one week, maybe even two, your family heads on an epic trip, whether it’s camping in...

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things to know about RV loans

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3 Things you Must Know Before Getting an RV Loan

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a recreational vehicle and going camping in style, you’ve probably asked yourself how on earth you can afford one....

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financial goall questions to ask

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4 Questions you Must ask When Setting Financial Goals

On the surface, setting personal financial goals seems easy. All you have to do is think about what goals you’d like to work toward to get the future...

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What is a personal loan?

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What the Heck is a Personal Loan?

If you go to a credit union or bank's website and search for information about loans, you'll immediately notice that most types of loans are...

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