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First Alliance Credit Union: Jul 25, 2017, 5:44:00 AM
Budgeting is an essential element of managing money. Without establishing a budget, you may not know how much you have spent or what you can afford...
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First Alliance Credit Union: Jul 19, 2017, 5:57:00 AM
There is a lot of misconception out there when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage loan. For instance, the notion that from the lender’s...
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First Alliance Credit Union: Jul 17, 2017, 6:51:00 AM
What is home equity? Home equity is the market value of your property minus any remaining mortgage payments. It is one of the biggest sources of net...
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First Alliance Credit Union: Jul 12, 2017, 7:44:00 AM
It is important to have a plan for your retirement, but where should you begin? The first step in estimating your retirement needs is to estimate the...
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First Alliance Credit Union: Jul 11, 2017, 8:23:00 AM
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is an investing tool that is used by people to earn and reserve some funds for retirement life. There are...
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First Alliance Credit Union: Jul 10, 2017, 10:20:00 AM
The thought of buying a home spurs hopes and dreams — and lots of questions. Many of the questions center around the scariest part of home buying:...
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Jenna Taubel: Jul 5, 2017, 7:09:00 AM
Refinancing a mortgage can be an excellent option if you are looking to change your financial situation. Borrowers look to refinance their mortgage...
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Jenna Taubel: Jul 3, 2017, 12:00:00 PM
Most people want to prioritize making a budget and spend money according to that plan, but in order to accomplish that one needs genuine willingness...
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Jenna Taubel: Jun 30, 2017, 7:25:00 AM
One of the first questions people ask themselves when looking to buy a home is: How much can I afford? That's understandable--this can be a tricky...
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Jenna Taubel: Jun 29, 2017, 3:26:00 PM
To experience the world as a traveler, and not as a tourist, you need the freedom to explore beyond the landmarks. But how can you travel around...
