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Importance of Financial goal

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Why You Need To Set Financial Goals To Be Successful

Most people have experience with saving for a financial goal, whether it's a nice shirt or a down payment on a car. Fewer people, though, have...

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Hanai Pet Cremation buildling

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How Hanai Pet Cremation Used a First Alliance Credit Union Business Loan to get Started

When John Gilmore’s dog passed away, he wanted to have it cremated. Unfortunately, the ceremony was not what he had hoped for.

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Alternatives to certificates of deposit

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What are Alternatives to Certificates of Deposit?

When it comes to saving money, certificates of deposit have quite a few advantages. In addition to getting a high interest rate, you’re also ensuring...

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Can a CD help beginning savers

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Should You Open a CD When You’re Just Starting to Save?

A lot of articles about certificates of deposit, otherwise known as CDs, assume that you already have a few thousand dollars saved. However, what if...

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First Alliance Credit Union history

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What's In A Credit Union? First Alliance History From 1932 To Now

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that the First Alliance Credit Union of today is very different than when it was created 90 years ago. In...

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5 CD Myths Explained

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5 Certificate of Deposit Myths and the Truth Behind Them

For some reason, certificates of deposit—also known as CDs--seem to have more myths surrounding them than other types of accounts. Maybe it’s because...

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Solve bank account problems

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What to do if You Have a Problem With Your Bank Account

Everyone has felt angry at a business at least once, and credit unions are no exception. In fact, people might even get angrier if they have a...

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Ways CDs keep your money safe

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3 Ways CDs Keep Your Money Safe

When people talk about the advantages of opening a certificate of deposit, they usually focus on the higher interest rate. While that is an important...

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Best accounts for business savings

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What are the Best Types of Business Savings Accounts?

When you start a small business, most if not all of your profit goes towards keeping your business open and paying off your expenses. Once you’ve...

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Short Term CD Strategies

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Best Short Term CD Strategies

When most people hear the words “certificate of deposit,” they think about an investment that keeps your funds locked up for several months, perhaps...

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