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Money Management (24)

Why you should have a checking account

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Why You Should Have A Checking Account

If you’re new to the world of financial institutions, you might wonder why you need a checking account as well as a savings account. After all, don’t...

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6 Ways to Save When Moving

Moving can be exciting, but it’s also expensive. If you’re asking, “how much money should I save before moving?” the answer is at least $500 for a...

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Guidelines | First Alliance Credit Union

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How to Select a Beneficiary

Selecting a beneficiary is as simple as putting a name in a form, but that decision can have huge implications. When you select a beneficiary for an...

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What To Do With Your First Paycheck in 4 Steps

Congratulations! You’ve got your first real job, and now, finally, you’ve got your first real paycheck. Time to go out and celebrate!

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Business documents | First Alliance Credit Union

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What’s the Difference Between Business and Personal Accounts?

If you’ve ever heard of a business account, you might wonder what separates it from a personal account. Does it unlock the door to a world of...

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How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report

Even though financial institutions and other businesses consider your credit report to be an accurate representation of your financial history,...

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Financial Wellness for Kids

Practical money management skills learned at an early age can have a lasting impact on the rest of your child’s life. In fact, this is one of the...

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The Four Tiers of Financial Stability

We all know what financial instability is like—living paycheck to paycheck, trying to figure out which bills can and can’t be taken care of this...

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Woman thinking about money | First Alliance Credit Union

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How to Adjust Your Budget And Why You Should

Once you’ve made your budget and stuck to it for a couple months, take a second to congratulate yourself. You’ve taken a huge step towards financial...

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Woman reviewing statements

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3 Steps to Take Before You Switch Banks

The biggest reason why people don’t switch banks is fear. Fear that they’ll overlook something important while switching bank accounts, and that...

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