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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.

First Alliance Credit Union history

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What's In A Credit Union? First Alliance History From 1932 To Now

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that the First Alliance Credit Union of today is very different than when it was created 90 years ago. In...

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5 CD Myths Explained

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5 Certificate of Deposit Myths and the Truth Behind Them

For some reason, certificates of deposit—also known as CDs--seem to have more myths surrounding them than other types of accounts. Maybe it’s because...

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Solve bank account problems

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What to do if You Have a Problem With Your Bank Account

Everyone has felt angry at a business at least once, and credit unions are no exception. In fact, people might even get angrier if they have a...

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Ways CDs keep your money safe

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3 Ways CDs Keep Your Money Safe

When people talk about the advantages of opening a certificate of deposit, they usually focus on the higher interest rate. While that is an important...

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Best accounts for business savings

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What are the Best Types of Business Savings Accounts?

When you start a small business, most if not all of your profit goes towards keeping your business open and paying off your expenses. Once you’ve...

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Short Term CD Strategies

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Best Short Term CD Strategies

When most people hear the words “certificate of deposit,” they think about an investment that keeps your funds locked up for several months, perhaps...

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Innovative uses for a personal line of credit

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Innovative Ways to Use a Personal Line of Credit

One of the best-kept secrets in the world of personal finance might just be the personal line of credit. It’s like a credit card in that you can...

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Is a CD worth it

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Are CDs Worth It?

On one hand, certificates of deposit have benefits that make opening one absolutely worth it. They offer an exponentially higher interest rate than a...

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Why keep emergency fund in CD

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Why you Should use Short Term CDs to Store Your Emergency Fund

When you start creating an emergency fund, your biggest worry is usually whether or not you’ll be able to save up enough money to get you through an...

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Calculate the ROI of a CD

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How Much Interest Will I Earn on a CD?

When you open a CD, you’re probably thinking about the higher interest rate you’ll get, and how much money you’ll have when the CD matures. However,...

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