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My Favorite Money Saving "Life Hacks"

I recently turned forty. When I hit this milestone, I was fairly confident that I had mastered the digital age, at least a little. I have a good...

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Best things to buy after Christmas

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Best Items to Buy After Christmas

Anybody who has gone into a store the week after Christmas knows that retailers have a ton of stock leftover from the holidays. It’s also common...

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Tips to Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams

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Tips to Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams

Fraud scams and schemes are hardly limited to the holidays, but they tend to spike during this high-spending and stressful time of the year. We have...

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Lessons From A Charlie Brown Christmas

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5 Financial Lessons You Can Learn From “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Out of all the holiday television specials making their way across the airwaves this December, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” stands above them all....

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how to use credit cards wisely

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How to Use Credit Cards Wisely

Credit cards tend to have a bad reputation for getting people in trouble, but in many cases, it isn’t the cards themselves that are the problem. It’s...

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Top Five Student Debt Myths: Busted!

According to recent statistics regarding student debt in our country, Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, which is spread out...

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16 Popular Holiday Gifts for 2019 And How To Get The Best Deals

The holidays are upon us again, and with them comes the question of what you’re going to get your family member, friends and co-workers for the...

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Give Yourself the Gift of Less Financial Stress

Can making a budget really make you feel better about life? You might be surprised! One of the most powerful things you can do to relieve uncertainty...

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What is Affordable Housing Rochester MN First Alliance Credit Union

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A Look at Housing Affordability in Rochester MN

Housing affordability has become a common topic of discussion in Rochester Minnesota. A recent report by GOBankingRates.com listed Rochester, MN as...

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how to write a check

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How to Write a Check in 6 Steps

While check writing is not as common as it once was there are still occasions when you have to write a check. Writing checks is an easy and important...

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