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Money Management (16)

Umbrella over paper family and home.

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5 Questions to ask Before Buying an Insurance Policy

Trying to shop for an insurance policy is a lot like drinking from a fire hose. There are a lot of insurance companies out there, and they all claim...

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How Long Does Switching Banks Take?

2 min read

How Long Does Switching Banks Take?

One of the biggest questions people have when switching to a new bank or credit union is how long does switching bank accounts take. It’s...

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Woman preparing to switch banks

2 min read

4 Things No One Tells You About Switching Banks

If you search the Internet for advice on how to switch to a new bank or credit union, odds are you’ll get a lot of articles that do their best to...

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Man putting money in piggy bank.

2 min read

4 Places to Store Money Instead of a Savings Account

If you’re building up your savings, you’re probably keeping the money you’ve set aside in a savings account. By and large, that’s a solid plan....

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Checklist and pen

2 min read

3 Ways a Switch Kit Makes Switching Banks Easier

If you’re thinking about switching to a new bank or credit union, you might have come across some financial institutions offering something called a...

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Switch kit payment transfer letter

2 min read

What’s in the First Alliance Credit Union Switch Kit?

If you’ve ever heard of the First Alliance Credit Union switch kit, you might be aware that it’s a free download that can help you switch financial...

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4 Common Checking Account Fees (and how to Avoid Them)

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4 Common Checking Account Fees (and how to Avoid Them)

Let’s be honest—while there are some checking account fees you want to avoid at all costs, such as a monthly fee, there are a lot of fees that are...

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free tax filing on tax day

3 min read

Free Tax Filing: 3 Ways to Get Help and Discounts

For most people, filing their annual tax return is a time of worry and dread over how much you might owe the IRS. On top of that, fees from your tax...

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Couple looking at computer

2 min read

4 Money-Saving Tips Internet Providers Don’t Want you to Know

The Internet has become one of the most important utilities a person can have in their home. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most expensive,...

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Military family moving

2 min read

Are Moving Expenses Still Tax Deductible?

Before 2017, the answer to “Are moving expenses tax deductible?” was an unqualified “Yes.” Thanks to the Tax cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, though, the...

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