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The Secret Truth of Shrinkflation and how to Avoid It
Over the past couple of years, you might have realized that your money isn’t going as far as it used to. For the most part, that’s due to inflation,...
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Over the past couple of years, you might have realized that your money isn’t going as far as it used to. For the most part, that’s due to inflation,...
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When you first learn how to create a vacation budget, the process seems easy enough. Just list all the expenses for your upcoming vacation, and you...
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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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Longtime readers of our blog won’t be surprised to learn we think there’s a lot of benefits to being in a credit union. However, we have recently...
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In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, the message from credit unions everywhere was that their members’ money was safe with them. The...
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April is Youth Financial Literacy month, and as part of this several credit unions, including First Alliance, are putting on programs to help...
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One of the most exciting parts of getting a tax refund is figuring out what to do with it. You might be aware that if you use your tax refund wisely,...
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Talking to kids about money can be a daunting task for many parents, but it’s an essential part of teaching your children financial literacy. When...
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Vacations are a great way to relax and recharge, but let’s be honest—they can also be expensive. If you don’t set up a vacation budget beforehand,...
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Getting a notice that your credit card debt has been sent to collections is terrifying. In fact, many people are so scared that they decide to ignore...