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What to do if your bank fails

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3 Steps you Need to Take if Your Bank Fails

When a bank fails, the news always likes to talk about the factors that led to the bank’s failing, as well as how the bank’s failing may or may not...

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budget your way out of job loss

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How to Budget Your way out of Job Loss

Losing your job can be a surreal experience. In a matter of minutes, your paycheck is gone, as is a major portion of your life, from your morning...

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get protected from emergencies

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How to Protect Yourself Against Unexpected Emergencies

The scary thing about emergencies is that they can and do happen anytime, anywhere. No matter how careful you are, eventually you’ll get blindsided...

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5 questions to ask if when there's not enough money to go around

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5 Questions to Ask if There's not Enough Money to go Around

When you get your paycheck, how do you feel? Are you happy for the new funds and excited about how you’ll allocate them? Or do you feel anxious, like...

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320 Alliance Place NE Rochester MN Branch Closed

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NE Rochester Branch Closure

Earlier this year, we announced a construction project at our 320 Alliance Place NE Rochester location to rectify water damage to the building’s...

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Avoid the most common scams

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How to Protect Yourself Against 7 of the Most Common Scams

If you’re worried about being scammed, it’s not because you’re paranoid. Scammers are the zombie apocalypse of the financial world. They’re...

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interest rates, loans and investing

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How do Rising Interest Rates Affect my Loans and Investments?

When the Federal Reserve, aka the Fed, announces they’re raising interest rates, the news always focuses on whether the higher interest rates will...

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budget to get out of credit card debt

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How to Budget to get out of Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt is a lot like a horror-movie monster. It can sneak up on you if you’re not careful, and once it appears it usually doesn’t go away...

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Rochester MN Credit Union Announces Annual Volunteer Day

First Alliance Credit Union is excited to announce their annual All for One community give back day on Monday, October 9th. Since 2015, First...

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Dos and don'ts of auto loan application

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The Dos and Don’ts of Applying for an Auto Loan

Let’s face it, applying for an auto loan can be a nerve-wracking experience. You’re letting a complete stranger review your finances, and decide...

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