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Direct Deposit: Your Money, Your Future, and a Happier Community

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Direct Deposit: Your Money, Your Future, and a Happier Community

Hey there! Imagine if every time you got paid or received money, it magically appeared in your bank account—no waiting around for a check in the...

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OUR TEAM SPENDS A DAY FOCUSED ON EMPATHY AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Our Team Spends A Day Focused On Empathy and Community Impact

First Alliance Credit Union brought together its entire team—from front-line staff to executive leadership—for a unique and impactful learning...

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The Amazing Benefits of a Credit Union Checking Account

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The Amazing Benefits of a Credit Union Checking Account

Meet Sarah. She’s a recent high school graduate who just received her first paycheck. Like many financial newbies, Sarah was a bit nervous about...

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CD Ladder: What Is It and How Does It Work?

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CD Ladder: What Is It and How Does It Work?

If you're like many young people just starting to save, you’ve probably heard of a certificate of deposit (CD). It sounds like a smart idea for...

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Marriage and Money: A Guide for the love birds

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Marriage and Money: A Guide for the love birds

Emily and Jason are a young, newly engaged couple, both working entry-level jobs and dreaming big. They face the challenge of merging their lives—and...

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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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