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Loans & Credit (12)

Prepare for student loan payments

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How to Prepare to Start Making Student Loan Payments Again

For more than half of all college graduates, the clock is ticking down. In October, student loan repayments will resume after the Department of...

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why get loans at a credit union

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Why are Credit Unions the Best Places to get Small Personal Loans?

We’ve all needed a little extra money at some point. It might be due to an unexpected expense, or maybe you need some help to hit an important...

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What to do with home equity to leverage your home

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Leveraging your home's value: what to do with home equity

When you buy a house, you’re not just getting a nice place to call your own. You’re also buying one of the few assets that tends to increase in value...

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What the heck is a HELOC

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What the Heck is a HELOC?

In the past, we’ve talked about financial concepts that might be a bit tricky to understand, like a personal loan or an escrow account. With both of...

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things to know about RV loans

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3 Things you Must Know Before Getting an RV Loan

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a recreational vehicle and going camping in style, you’ve probably asked yourself how on earth you can afford one....

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What is a personal loan?

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What the Heck is a Personal Loan?

If you go to a credit union or bank's website and search for information about loans, you'll immediately notice that most types of loans are...

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Best times to buy a car

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When Are The Best Times Of Year To Buy A Car

If there’s one thing almost everyone can agree on, it’s this—you don’t want to pay more for a car than you absolutely have to. That’s why, in...

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Hanai Pet Cremation buildling

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How Hanai Pet Cremation Used a First Alliance Credit Union Business Loan to get Started

When John Gilmore’s dog passed away, he wanted to have it cremated. Unfortunately, the ceremony was not what he had hoped for.

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Smart ways to use a personal loan

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5 Smart Ways to Use a Personal Loan

One of the biggest benefits of a personal loan is its flexibility. Unlike other types of loans, such as a mortgage or car loan, a personal loan can...

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Otomo Towing First Alliance Credit Union

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How Otomo Towing Boosted Their Company With a Business Equipment Loan

Logan Otomo decided to create his own towing company in Austin, MN three years ago because it let him do the things he liked the most.

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