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Money Management (21)

People waiting in line at a credit union | First Alliance Credit Union

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5 Things to do While Waiting in Line at the Bank

No one enjoys waiting in line. Even at the best of times, waiting in line is just marking time until it’s your turn to do whatever you were waiting...

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Woman looking up at the sky and dreaming big | First Alliance Credit Union

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What Traits Do Millionaires Have In Common?

Do millionaires know something the rest of us don’t? A lot of people believe they do, and there are hundreds of books, videos and online courses...

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Man accessing online banking on a smartphone | First Alliance Credit Union

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Five Advantages of Online Banking

Banking used to be associated with standing in line in a financial institution’s lobby and making small talk with a teller while they deposited your...

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Woman grocery shopping

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3 Essential Steps you Need to Take When Inflation Increases

Usually, inflation isn’t too bad. In the past decade, for instance, prices have risen by less than two percent a year.

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Woman using a tablet computer to switch bank accounts | First Alliance Credit Union

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How the Internet Makes Switching Banks Easier

While many people would like to switch financial institutions, the idea of switching bank accounts can seem daunting. This is not only due to the...

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Woman smiling at her credit report.

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Does Closing a Checking Account Affect Credit Score?

A lot of factors go into determining your credit score, from how timely you pay your bills to how much credit you have available. Even if you’re...

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Are Rewards Checking Accounts Worth It?

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Are Rewards Checking Accounts Worth It?

If you’ve been looking at opening up a new checking account, you might have heard that some financial institutions offer rewards checking accounts....

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Piggy bank with an umbrella over its head | First Alliance Credit Union

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5 Things to do With the Child Tax Credit Payments

If you’re a parent, you might have gotten a pleasant surprise from the IRS in the past week. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan which the federal...

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Woman lying on couch with coffee doing online banking on laptop

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3 Tips To Help You Manage Multiple Bank Accounts

Many people have discovered the benefit of having multiple bank accounts. They can help you organize your finances, stick to your budget and even...

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First Alliance Online Banking Platform

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How to Manage a Second Chance Checking Account

Opening up a checking account at a new financial institution can be kind of exciting, because you get to explore all the features your new financial...

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