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85 Acts of Service for 85 Years in the Community

First Alliance Credit Union was the first credit union formed in Rochester, Minnesota. We began in 1932, during the Great Depression, as a community...

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Should You Get Pet Insurance?

Is pet insurance worth the cost? This is something I used to think was a completely unnecessary expense. It was just one more way insurance companies...

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3 Sneaky Hidden Costs of Buying a Used Vehicle

Buying a used vehicle is a great way to lower the initial purchase price of your car and reduce or even eliminate your monthly payments. At the same...

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Am I Bankrupt? How to Tell if Your Financial Situation is Fatal

If you are struggling to pay your bills, it may be a good idea to look into bankruptcy. Generally speaking, this is the best option for someone who...

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Business Credit Cards vs Business Lines of Credit

Many businesses, no matter how big or small, sometimes face cash flow challenges. Whether it is a small business getting started or one that has been...

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The First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Mortgages, Titles, and Escrows

For the first-time home-buyer, the process to purchase a home is not an easy one. The process involves the following essential factors: price,...

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4 Financial Facts About Getting in a Car Wreck

Being involved in a car accident can be a terrifying thing, but you have to worry about more than just the emotional and mental trauma that can go...

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First Alliance Credit Union Joins Paws and Claws Humane Society’s Guardian Angel Program

Rochester, MN - First Alliance Credit Union is the first business to ever participate in the Paws and Claws Humane Society’s Guardian Angel Program...

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June is Pet Month at First Alliance Credit Union

We are celebrating your furry family members all month long! We know what your thinking: "What do pets have to do with finances?" The answer: Not...

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How to Anticipate Summer Money Surprises

June signals the start of high school graduation parties and the summer wedding season. Be sure to plan ahead for such expenses. Kathryn Bossler, a...

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