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Loans & Credit (13)

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Debt Consolidation

For people with more than one form of consumer debt, a consolidation loan can be a great way to manage overall debt. While these this debt...

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Six Tips to Help Reduce Your Debt

No one likes being in debt or owing money to someone, but there is a large percentage of the population in the United States that is currently in...

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How to Use Credit Cards Wisely

Credit cards tend to have a bad reputation for getting people in trouble, but in many cases, it isn’t the cards themselves that are the problem. It’s...

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Top Five Student Debt Myths: Busted!

According to recent statistics regarding student debt in our country, Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, which is spread out...

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What is Affordable Housing Rochester MN First Alliance Credit Union

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A Look at Housing Affordability in Rochester MN

Housing affordability has become a common topic of discussion in Rochester Minnesota. A recent report by GOBankingRates.com listed Rochester, MN as...

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Checking a Credit Score | First Alliance Credit Union

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How Does a Credit Score Work And Why You Should Care

Credit scores have a vast impact on people's financial lives. Your credit score determines what type of car or house you can afford and how much your...

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The Basics of FHA Home Loans

If you're a first-time home buyer needing a loan, you might want to look at an FHA home loan. This is a loan insured by the Federal Housing Authority...

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Behind on Auto Loan Payments? Here's How to Handle It.

If you feel like you've been struggling to keep up with car payments, you're not alone: According to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of...

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Pros and Cons of Renting vs Buying a Home

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Pros and Cons of Renting vs Buying a Home

Finding a place to live can be a daunting task. Many things go through your head when you make this decision. The first of which is probably “Should...

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The Basics of Travel Reward Credit Cards

Credit cards are used almost everywhere to pay for almost everything. You have probably seen different advertisements for bonuses that prompt you to...

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