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Money Management

10 Common Scams You Need to Know About and How to Avoid Them

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10 Common Scams You Need to Know About and How to Avoid Them

You work hard for your money, and it’s important to protect it from the growing number of identity theft and financial scams out there. Fraudsters...

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How Do You Save Money? Saving When Every Dollar Counts

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How Do You Save Money? Saving When Every Dollar Counts

Maya had a question "How to save money?" She is 27, rents a small apartment in Rochester, and clocks in 40‑hour weeks at a retail job. Between...

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Juneteenth & Credit Unions: Helping Build Financial Freedom

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Juneteenth & Credit Unions: Helping Build Financial Freedom

What Is Juneteenth? In 1865, Juneteenth marked a significant turning point in American history. On this day, enslaved individuals in Texas were...

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Best Budget Travel Locations: How to Travel Without Breaking the Bank

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Best Budget Travel Locations: How to Travel Without Breaking the Bank

Traveling on a budget might seem like a challenge, especially when you have big dreams of exploring exotic places like Vietnam and Thailand, but it’s...

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How to Pay Off Debt: Smart Strategies for Financial Freedom

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How to Pay Off Debt: Smart Strategies for Financial Freedom

Are you feeling like your debt is slowly taking over? It’s tough, but trust me, you’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a way out. Whether...

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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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