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50 Best Money Related Jokes

Let's be honest, sometimes talking money and finances is boring. To bring a little humor to our regular financial talk, we rounded up the best money...

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April is Youth Month at First Alliance Credit Union

April is Youth Month at First Alliance Credit Union, and we want to help you picture your child’s future, full of potential, that begins by starting...

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Shop Like a Minimalist to Avoid Overspending

Do you feel like you have tried all the tricks in the book to curb your overspending habits? You’ve tried various budgeting tactics, couponing,...

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The Difference Between Saving and Investing

Ask almost anyone if they know there’s a difference between saving and investing and they’ll say yes. Ask them if they know what that difference is,...

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Mortgage Points and Closing Costs Explained

Buying a home is an exciting and significant milestone in anyone's life. However, as you delve into the process of securing a mortgage, you may...

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The Difference Between APR and APY

When you look at interest rates, you’ll see two abbreviations pop up over and over again—APR and APY. Some financial institutions will show both the...

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How to Start Financial Planning, Easy Ways to Start Building Wealth, First Alliance Credit Union

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Financial Planning: The Earlier the Better

It is never too soon to start saving for events that occur later on in life such as retirement. In fact, if you wait too long, it is simply not...

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First Alliance Credit Union to Build New Branch in NW Rochester

First Alliance Credit Union announced Monday, March 11th, 2019 that they have purchased land in the fast growing area just off of West Circle Drive...

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Tips for Decorating on a Budget

We all want a beautiful home that looks like it belongs in a magazine. However, most of us don't have the budget to lavishly decorate and furnish our...

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Make Savings Easy: Automate As Much As You Can

You can make your life much easier by automating many tasks. Once you've spent the time up front setting up your system, that system will reward you...

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