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Is It Time to Consider Debt Consolidation?

For better or worse, debt happens. However, when debt becomes overwhelming, it may be time to consider debt consolidation. I'm sure you've turned on...

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The Difference between Buying and Leasing a Vehicle

Is it better to lease a car or buy a car? It really depends on the specifics of each individual situation and well worth the time to consider both....

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Why You Should Be Wary of Debt Consolidation Offers by Mail

Recently, we had a member who received a debt consolidation offer in the mail. She was preapproved for a $90,500 signature loan at a rate of 3.87% to...

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How Much to Save for Retirement

Saving and investing for retirement doesn't have to be complicated. There are plenty of reputable financial advisors out there to assist you along...

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10 Quick and Easy Tips for Saving Money

Sometimes we all just want to be able to wave a magic wand and make our wallets fuller and lives easier. Unfortunately, magic isn't real so that’s...

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Finding Real Scholarships and Avoiding Scams

Every year, a large number of students choose to apply for scholarships worldwide. These scholarships provide a convenient alternative for students...

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Why You Should Never Lend Out Your Credit Card

We've all wanted to help our spouse, our kids, our family members, even friends, financially from time to time. Sometimes that can mean letting them...

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Tips for Creating and Protecting Passwords

We are living in a world that is completely password driven. A world where a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters makes a huge difference...

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3 Key Financial Concepts You Can Teach to Kids

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3 Key Financial Concepts You Can Teach to Kids

When we teach our children to have a solid understanding of money, we’re setting them up for financial success as teens and adults. One of the best...

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How to Use Your First Alliance Cards With Digital Wallets

Mobile Wallets are convenient way to securely make purchases at stores, as well as online and through some apps. First Alliance Credit Union’s debit...

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