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Money Management (35)

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Easy Money Saving Tip: Cancel Your Subscriptions

With the click of a button you can subscribe to pretty much anything. You can stream music or get your favorite shows and movies. It’s easy to get...

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Planning for Retirement During Each Stage of Life

Those of us planning for retirement face a very different set of circumstances than we did a couple of decades ago. Pensions are often less generous,...

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The Difference Between a Debit Card and a Credit Card

When you get your first banking account and start managing your own money, you begin to hear a lot of new words and learn new financial concepts. One...

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4 Financial Steps All Couples Need to Take

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4 Financial Steps All Couples Need to Take

While it may be true that "all you need is love,' It's equally true that most couples break up due to disagreements over finances. The biggest reason...

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What Are The Requirements to Join a Credit Union?

By now, it’s pretty much common knowledge that credit unions have advantages the big banks just can’t match. Credit unions typically offer lower...

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how to avoid identity theft | tips to keep personal information safe | how to stop identity fraud | first alliance credit union mn

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21 Tips To Avoid Identity Theft

The risk of identity theft and identity fraud need to be taken seriously. Every year millions of people fall victim to a variety of scams that can...

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Is debt consolidation worth it

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Are Debt Consolidation Loans Worth It? Here's how to Find Out

If you’re trying to figure out how to get out of debt, chances are you’ve probably heard about debt consolidation loans and how they help people get...

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What are Secured Debt Consolidation Loans?

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What are Secured Debt Consolidation Loans?

Dealing with multiple loans or credit cards can be difficult. Every loan comes with its own set of terms and conditions, and it is not unusual to...

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balance transfers vs debt consolidation for paying off credit cards

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Debt Consolidation Loans vs Balance Transfers for Credit Card Debt

Whether you’re drowning in credit card debt or just looking to streamline your payments, there are countless options to choose from when it comes to...

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What You Need to Know About Identity Theft

Experts agree that we can't totally protect ourselves in every situation, but there are many things we can do to reduce our chances of becoming a...

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