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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.

What to know about the My Cards upgrade

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Why First Alliance Members will Love the My Cards Upgrade

If you’re a First Alliance Credit Union member, you might be aware of the My Cards feature. You might also know how it will let you know about all...

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Shakespeare poem about credit unions

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This Is What Famous Authors Had to Say About Credit Unions

Longtime readers of our blog won’t be surprised to learn we think there’s a lot of benefits to being in a credit union. However, we have recently...

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How to insure over $250k in  your account

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How to Insure Your Money if you Have Over $250,000

In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, the message from credit unions everywhere was that their members’ money was safe with them. The...

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How to Teach Children Financial Literacy all Year Long

April is Youth Financial Literacy month, and as part of this several credit unions, including First Alliance, are putting on programs to help...

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Should your tax refund be in a CD

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Should you put Your Tax Refund in a CD?

One of the most exciting parts of getting a tax refund is figuring out what to do with it. You might be aware that if you use your tax refund wisely,...

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Why put your tax refund in a money market account

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5 Reasons to put Your Tax Refund in a Money Market Account

While filing your taxes can be tedious, getting a tax refund is actually kind of exciting. According to the IRS, the average tax refund in 2022 was...

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How NCUA insurance protects your money

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What is NCUA Share Insurance and How Does it Protect Me?

Ask almost anyone, and they’ll tell you that a bank or a credit union is the safest place to keep your hard-earned money. What less people know the...

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How to talk with kids about money

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What you Need to Know Before Talking with Your Kids About Money

Talking to kids about money can be a daunting task for many parents, but it’s an essential part of teaching your children financial literacy. When...

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Beginners' guide to a vacation budget

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The Beginner's Guide to Making a Vacation Budget

Vacations are a great way to relax and recharge, but let’s be honest—they can also be expensive. If you don’t set up a vacation budget beforehand,...

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what to do if debt is in collections

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Heres What you Need to do if Your Debt Goes to Collections

Getting a notice that your credit card debt has been sent to collections is terrifying. In fact, many people are so scared that they decide to ignore...

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