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Money Management (22)

Couple transferring their bills to a new account at first alliance credit union

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How to Switch Banks Without Hurting Your Credit Score

If you’re considering switching to a new financial institution, you might wonder how does switching banks or credit unions affect your credit score?...

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4 Steps You Need to Take Immediately if Your Bank Closes Your Account

If your bank or credit union lets you know they’re closing your account, the odds are good you’re going through some serious financial hardship. This...

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Start Using Electronic Bill Pay in 3 Steps

Paying your bills with electronic bill pay is incredibly convenient and can make paying bills a lot easier. However, it can also be kind of...

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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Renters Insurance

If you’re a renter, one of the smartest things you can do is buy renters insurance. For the price of about two lattes a month, you get the peace of...

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Checking Account Fees to Watch Out For

When we talk about steps you need to take to achieve financial success, we usually don’t talk about the importance of a checking account. That’s...

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Immediate Advantages of Switching From a Bank to a Credit Union

When most people think about switching financial institutions, they think about factors like whether the new institution is closer to them, the...

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What Credit Unions are All About

Often people wonder what is a credit union, and how are they different from a bank? Here's a quick list of what credit unions are all about, to help...

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Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Have Started

There are a few important things to know for those who are eligible to receive an advance on your child tax credit from the federal government as...

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3 Reasons Not to Direct Deposit Your Paycheck into a Payment App

Payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App are quickly becoming the new normal for paying friends and family. They’re so popular, in fact, that...

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How to have a good family vacation

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5 Tips to Help You NOT Screw Up Your Family Vacation

Family vacations can be wonderful events (especially after being cooped up for the last 12 months!) that will give you and your children memories...

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