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Jenna Taubel

I am the Director of Brand & Digital Member Experience for First Alliance. I am committed to offering advice, resources, and providing information about financial options to our members so that I can help them make smarter financial decisions at every stage of life.

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What is an Educational Credit Score?

You hear about apps and websites offering free credit scores all the time these days, which is great! These educational credit scores allow regular...

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Can You Buy A Home If You're In Debt?

If you are looking for a home, you might be wondering if it is possible to purchase one if you are in debt. Most Americans are in debt, so you are...

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What You Need to Know About Insurance Companies

Having insurance is one of the keys to protecting your financial future. You can save thousands of dollars by having insurance. However, there are...

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What Are Virtual Credit Cards And What Can They Do For You?

With all the stories in today's news about security breaches and identity theft, you might wonder how in the world you can protect all your personal...

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5 Reasons to Build an Emergency Fund ASAP

Everything could be okay right at this moment. You have enough money in the bank, both you and your partner could have good jobs, and the two of you...

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Stretching A Dollar: How To Make Your Money Last

Even when money is tight, you can still get to the end of the month and possibly have a few dollars left over. The trick is to know where every penny...

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Why The IRS Isn't As Scary As You Think

Simply hearing the words IRS strikes fear into the hearts of many Americans. Scam artists capitalize on that fear and frequently claim to be IRS...

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Home Mortgage, Home Loan, Calculator, Debt, House

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Having Trouble With Your Mortgage? Here Are Some Ideas To Consider

You might have had great hopes for living the good life and paying off your mortgage when you signed on the dotted line; but no one can predict the...

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5 Ways to Save on Utility Bills This Summer

The summer season is a time of year when your utility bills can get out of hand if you aren't careful. From watering the lawn and the flowers because...

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What is a credit union | Can I Join a Credit Union | Differences Between Credit Union and Bank | Are Credit Unions Open to the Public | First Alliance Credit Union MN

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4 Myths About Credit Unions Busted!

When choosing where to stash your cash, you really only have two options: a bank or a credit union. However, most people don’t seem to actually know...

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