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Money Management

You Need a Budget: How to Take Control of Your Money

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You Need a Budget: How to Take Control of Your Money

Imagine a friendly couple walking through our doors at First Alliance Credit Union—mom and dad looking slightly stressed about money, and their eager...

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Rental Assistance: What to Do if You Need Help

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Rental Assistance: What to Do if You Need Help

Imagine finally saving enough money for your first apartment — you’re excited to decorate, invite friends over, and enjoy a space all your own. Then,...

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Egg-cellent Savings: Grandma Mackey’s Easter Money Lessons

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Egg-cellent Savings: Grandma Mackey’s Easter Money Lessons

Every year, Grandma Mackey or Mackey (as the neighborhood kids called her) gathers her children, grandchildren, and even a few neighbors for a...

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How to make a budget plan: Lets Spring Clean your Finances

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How To Make A Budget Plan: Let's Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring cleaning usually brings to mind dusting shelves and mopping floors, but there’s another type of clutter that deserves your attention: your...

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Finding Hope in a Food Shelf Near Me: Where to Go if You Need Food

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Finding Hope in a Food Shelf Near Me: Where to Go if You Need Food

Imagine you’re 20, working your first “real” job, sharing an apartment with two roommates, and suddenly your hours get cut. Or maybe you’re 35, fresh...

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Appliance Rental vs. Ownership: A Helpful Guide from First Alliance CU

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Appliance Rental vs. Ownership: A Helpful Guide from First Alliance CU

Meet Sam and Jamie: The Big Fridge Dilemma Sam and Jamie are a young couple, who just moved into their first house. They’re excited about decorating...

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Tax Refund: What to do with your Pot of Gold this St. Patrick's Day

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Tax Refund: What to do with your Pot of Gold this St. Patrick's Day

Kickstart Your Pot of Gold: St. Patrick’s Day Tax Refund Ideas If you’re a financial newbie, a tax refund can feel like a pot of gold at the end of a...

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Why Are Credit Unions Important?

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Why Are Credit Unions Important?

When it comes to managing your money, choosing the right place to keep it can have a huge impact on your financial future. While many people are...

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Money Apps: Why Apps Like Venmo Falls Short for Cash Management

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Money Apps: Why Apps Like Venmo Falls Short for Cash Management

Hey there! If you’re a financial newbie and just starting out on your financial journey—whether you’re saving for your first car, your own apartment,...

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How to Save Money: A Simple Guide for First-Timers

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How to Save Money: A Simple Guide for First-Timers

Saving money might feel overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out or rebuilding your finances after a setback. But here’s the truth: you...

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