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Loans & Credit (9)

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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how do credit builder loan work

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What is a Credit Builder Loan and How Does it Work?

How do you build credit if you can't get approved for loan? One solution is a credit builder loan, it's a unique type of loan that helps you actively...

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Credit cards holiday shopping

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Why you Should Use a Credit Card for Holiday Shopping

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that most people use credit cards to fund their holiday shopping. If you’ve read any financial articles on...

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Javier Barbershop First Alliance Credit Union

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How Javier’s Barbershop Got Upgraded With First Alliance Credit Union

When master barber Javier Ortiz-Thomas held his 2017 grand opening for Javier’s Barbershop in Rochester, Minnesota, he had a unique offer that...

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Questions to ask before getting a credit card

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3 Questions To Ask Before you Apply For A Credit Card

Applying for a credit card is easy compared to the process of getting other loans or lines of credit. However, this also means it's easier to end up...

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House with a for sale sign

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What is Escrow on a Mortgage?

Some financial terms are easy to understand, like “money” or “savings account.” Other terms, though, can be a bit harder to understand, like...

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Air Jordan sneakers

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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Co-Branding

When two entities combine, the result is often more powerful than they were separately. You can find examples of this all over, from the Power...

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