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What is PMI on a Mortgage? Here’s What You Need to Know for FHA Loans

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What is PMI on a Mortgage? Here’s What You Need to Know for FHA Loans

If you're in the process of buying a home, you’ve likely come across the term Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). It’s one of those extra costs that...

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What happens when you dont use your credit card

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What Happens If You Don’t Use Your Credit Card?

Ever wonder if keeping a credit card tucked away for emergencies is a good idea? Let’s say Jake got a credit card a few years ago but barely used it,...

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Should You Open a Joint Bank Account with Your Partner?

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Should You Open a Joint Bank Account with Your Partner?

Meet Mia and James—they’ve been dating for three years, living together for one, and they’re in it for the long haul! They aren’t married and don’t...

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How to Build Good Credit from Scratch

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How to Build Good Credit from Scratch

Building good credit may seem like a challenge, but with a few key steps, anyone can establish a solid credit foundation. Let’s take John, for...

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Understanding Your Credit Score Range

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Understanding Your Credit Score Range

So, you’re just about to sign the lease on your first apartment, or maybe you’ve got your heart set on a new car, but suddenly the words “credit...

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Appliance Rental vs. Ownership: A Helpful Guide from First Alliance CU

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Appliance Rental vs. Ownership: A Helpful Guide from First Alliance CU

Meet Sam and Jamie: The Big Fridge Dilemma Sam and Jamie are a young couple, who just moved into their first house. They’re excited about decorating...

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What Is a Credit Score? Everything You Need to Know

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What Is a Credit Score? Everything You Need to Know

Your credit score plays a major role in your financial life, but understanding what it is and how it works can sometimes feel complicated. Don’t...

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Tax Refund: What to do with your Pot of Gold this St. Patrick's Day

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Tax Refund: What to do with your Pot of Gold this St. Patrick's Day

Kickstart Your Pot of Gold: St. Patrick’s Day Tax Refund Ideas If you’re a financial newbie, a tax refund can feel like a pot of gold at the end of a...

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How Much of Your Credit Card Should You Use?

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How Much of Your Credit Card Should You Use?

Managing a credit card can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, there’s the convenience of using credit to handle purchases, while on the...

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Andrea Allen Promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer

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Andrea Allen Promoted to Executive VP & Chief Revenue Officer

First Alliance Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Allen to Executive Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer. In this role,...

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