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Loans & Credit (14)

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The 8 Things you Must do After Buying a House

When you decide to buy a house, it’s understandable if you focus your attention on what you to do to prepare to buy a house and the home-buying...

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What Happens After Your House Offer is Accepted?

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, there’s nothing quite as exciting as hearing that your offer has been accepted. Many people get so excited they...

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When Should You Leverage Your Home’s Equity?

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When Should You Leverage Your Home’s Equity?

Getting a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is an excellent way to leverage the equity built up in your home. However, it’s...

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How to Switch Banks Without Hurting Your Credit Score

If you’re considering switching to a new financial institution, you might wonder how does switching banks or credit unions affect your credit score?...

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Should I Save Money Or Pay Off Debts?

One of the biggest hurdles to overcome when you first start building up your savings account is figuring out just where the money will come from....

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5 Home Buying Mistakes to Avoid

Buying a new house is exciting, but it’s easy to be swept up in the process and make a mistake that might cost you thousands of dollars. Fortunately,...

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Struggling to Pay Housing Bills? Here's What You Need to Know

Seeking housing assistance can be a complex, confusing process. Whether dealing with a job loss, reduced hours at work or other unanticipated...

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What is a Financial Relief Loan and How Does it Work?

Everyone says they could use some extra money, but thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic even a couple hundred dollars can help someone make rent or afford...

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Fancy manufactured home | First Alliance Credit Union

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4 Advantages to Buying a Manufactured Home

If someone were to invite you to live in a manufactured home (also referred to as a mobile home or trailer home), you would be forgiven for not...

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Couple talking finances | First Alliance Credit Union

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5 Tips to Tackle Debt

If you are dealing with credit card or other debt, you're not alone. The average American household carries about $6,600 in credit card debt.

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