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6 Steps to Take if You Can’t Pay Your Rent

Nothing is as scary as not being able to pay your rent. For many people, the space they’re renting is their home, and while having to move would be...

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5 Financial Lessons You Can Learn From Ghostbusters

While most people are familiar with the movie Ghostbusters, far fewer people are aware of the financial lessons embedded in the film. You might roll...

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Zelle vs. Cash App vs. Venmo—What’s the Difference?

Peer-to-peer payments are quickly becoming the new normal. People are using them to do everything from sending birthday money to paying your buddy...

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Five Alternatives to Debt Consolidation

While a debt consolidation loan is an excellent tool to help you gain control over your debt, it might not be the perfect solution for everyone....

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What to Expect at a First Alliance Virtual Meeting

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, even meetings have an element of risk. At First Alliance, we’ve worked to minimize the risk by wearing masks, using...

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The Truth About Debt Consolidation Loans

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you probably know the truth about debt consolidation loans. Like, they are one of the best ways to get...

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How Often Should I Check My Credit Score?

Your credit score might just be the most important number in your life. It determines whether you’ll get loans, how much interest you’ll pay on them...

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How to Protect Your Child Against Scammers

Scammers don’t discriminate when it comes to victims. They will happily defraud anyone who takes the bait they put out online.

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First Alliance Credit Union Opens New Branch in Stewartville MN

First Alliance Credit Union officially announced the opening of a new branch in Stewartville, MN located at 300 North Main Street. The new branch is...

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Stimulus check | First Alliance Credit Union

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What to Know About Getting Your Stimulus Check on a Debit Card

When the Federal government passed the CARES Act in March 2020, the one aspect that arguably affected the most people directly was the economic...

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