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Budgeting Basics: How to Get Started

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Budgeting Basics: How to Get Started

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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What to Do With Your Tax Refund Money: Emily’s Story

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What to Do With Your Tax Refund Money: Emily’s Story

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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How to Buy a New Car or Used  Without Getting Ripped Off

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How to Buy a New Car or Used Without Getting Ripped Off

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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We've Expanded into 9 New Counties with New Mission, Vision, & Values

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We've Expanded into 9 New Counties with New Mission, Vision, & Values

Rochester, MN — First Alliance Credit Union is thrilled to announce a major expansion of its field of membership, the credit union is now serving 14...

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Credit Card Balance Transfers – Do I Need It?

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Credit Card Balance Transfers – Do I Need It?

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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Press Release Jake Dorsch CFO First Alliance Credit Union

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Introducing Our New Chief Financial Officer: Jake Dorsch

Rochester, MN, January 22, 2025 - First Alliance Credit Union is proud to announce Jake Dorsch as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dorsch will...

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Credit Utilization & Your Car Loan Approval: What You Need to Know

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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How to Set Goals and Achieve Your Dreams: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Set Goals and Achieve Your Dreams: A Step-by-Step Guide

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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Is Debt Consolidation a Good Idea? Let’s Break It Down

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Is Debt Consolidation a Good Idea? Let’s Break It Down

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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New Mission, Vision, and Values

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Discover the New Mission, Vision, and Values at First Alliance CU

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?...

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