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CD Ladder: What Is It and How Does It Work?
If you're like many young people just starting to save, you’ve probably heard of a certificate of deposit (CD). It sounds like a smart idea for...
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If you're like many young people just starting to save, you’ve probably heard of a certificate of deposit (CD). It sounds like a smart idea for...
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Emily and Jason are a young, newly engaged couple, both working entry-level jobs and dreaming big. They face the challenge of merging their lives—and...
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Sarah and Jake are in their mid-twenties, excited about their future but feeling overwhelmed when it comes to money. They both work stable jobs and...
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Meet Emily. She just finished her first full year of work and was excited to finally see the $1,500 tax refund in her bank account. Excited and a...
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Ethan had been dreaming about getting his own car since high school. After graduating from college and landing a full-time job, he was finally ready....
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Meet Sarah and Tim. They’re a hardworking couple from Rochester, Minnesota, raising their 11-year-old daughter in a cozy home in a great...
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When you’re applying for a car loan, lenders look beyond your credit score. One of the biggest factors they check is yourcredit utilization. But what...
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Setting goals can feel overwhelming, especially if you're just starting out or rebuilding your life. But goals are the foundation for creating the...
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Imagine this: Juan and Maria, a hardworking Hispanic couple, have been living the American Dream—or so they thought. They’ve been paying down their...
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What happens when you put 15 of the top movers and shakers at First Alliance Credit Union into a room with one goal: to redefine what we stand for?...