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What’s the Difference Between Business and Personal Accounts?

If you’ve ever heard of a business account, you might wonder what separates it from a personal account. Does it unlock the door to a world of...

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How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report

Even though financial institutions and other businesses consider your credit report to be an accurate representation of your financial history,...

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Financial Wellness for Kids

Practical money management skills learned at an early age can have a lasting impact on the rest of your child’s life. In fact, this is one of the...

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Local Payment App Scam Happing Now

We are once again receiving reports from members that they are receiving strange text messages about fraud on their account followed by a phone call...

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The Four Tiers of Financial Stability

We all know what financial instability is like—living paycheck to paycheck, trying to figure out which bills can and can’t be taken care of this...

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Membership Benefits with Green Path Financial Wellness

At First Alliance Credit Union our mission is to place our members' needs first by providing compassion, guidance, and resources to promote their...

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Woman thinking about money | First Alliance Credit Union

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How to Adjust Your Budget And Why You Should

Once you’ve made your budget and stuck to it for a couple months, take a second to congratulate yourself. You’ve taken a huge step towards financial...

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How to Access Money in a Money Market Account

The concept of a money market account is pretty simple—if you have a minimum opening balance of $2,000, you can open a money market account and get a...

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3 Steps to Take Before You Switch Banks

The biggest reason why people don’t switch banks is fear. Fear that they’ll overlook something important while switching bank accounts, and that...

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5 Excuses For Not Making A Budget (And Why They’re Wrong)

Ask someone if they’d like to create a budget or eat a sneaker, there’s a good chance they might ask for the salt. Many people don’t like the idea of...

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