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Couple moving

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How to Save Money While Moving

Moving can be expensive if you're not completely prepared for it. However, once you've set up your moving budget, you can start figuring out how to...

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How to Dispute Unauthorized Charges on Your Account

If you see an unexplained transaction on your debit card or credit card statement, what should you do? If you don't know, don't feel bad. A lot of...

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how to save money on holiday shopping | tips to stay on budget when giving gifts | first alliance credit union mn

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10 Best Tips for Staying on Budget When Buying Gifts

Giving the perfect birthday or Christmas gift to someone you care about always make you feel good inside. No matter how much you care for someone...

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What a Credit Union Can Do for Twenty- and Thirty-somethings

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What a Credit Union Can Do for Twenty- and Thirty-somethings

One of the most exciting parts of being in your twenties and thirties is all the important decisions that lay ahead of you. Of course, mixed in with...

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why credit unions are a better choice for college students than banks

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Why Credit Unions are a Better Choice for College Students than Banks

College students will face a lot of choices as they’re learning how to be adults. One of those choices is the financial institution they’ll use. This...

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business failure savings jar

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Prevent Business Failure with 4 Fundamental Financial Practices

According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as reported by Entrepreuner.com, approximately 20% of owners experience small businesses...

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Make a Plan to Save 30% or More on Your Heating Bills

There's nothing better than making a plan to save money. If your utility bills in winter put a crunch on your budget, these tips to reduce energy...

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save money on cooking thanksgiving dinner | tips to host thanksgiving without going broke | first alliance credit union mn

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8 Tips to Save Money When Hosting Thanksgiving

Turkey day is almost here! It's a day to celebrate with friends, family, and of course food. However, if you have the honor of hosting Thanksgiving...

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should i downsize my home | when to downsize | things to consider before downsizing house | mortgages | first alliance credit union

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5 Signs That It's Time To Downsize Your Home

The home you are living in currently may not be the right home for you in the future. Many people buy their dream home with the hopes of staying in...

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How Much is Your Property Worth? written on chalkboard

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Home Equity Appraisals Versus Home Equity Evaluations

If you’ve seen realtors’ billboards recently, you’ve probably seen them offering incentives to buy or sell your house. They can be pretty tempting,...

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