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Money Management (40)

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How to Save Money on Groceries

No matter what size your family is, groceries are a big part of your monthly budget – you have to eat after all. When you go grocery shopping,...

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Eight Ways to Pay Off Debt

Many people say that they would love to pay off their debts. However, they're not quite sure just how to pay off debt. Fortunately, there are several...

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Important Tips For Protecting Your Personal Information

It was announced on July 30, 2019 that a hacker gained access to more than 100 million Capital One customers’ accounts and credit card applications...

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5 Ways to Save on Energy Bills During the Winter

While there are many reasons people seek to be more energy efficient, most people do it to save money. If your energy bills increase during the...

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First Alliance's My Money Tool: Frequently Asked Questions

My Money is your free Personal Finance Management tool available exclusively inside your First Alliance Credit Union online banking account. It is a...

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Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

If you’re thinking about saving for retirement, there are a lot of things to consider. There are many retirement accounts to choose from. Retirement...

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8 Benefits of Electronic Bill Pay

There are many benefits to using your financial institutions' electronic bill pay services, which is often free and available through Online Banking...

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4 Effects of Having Members in Control of a Credit Union

“At a credit union, the members are in control.” It’s a great slogan, but do you know what it means?

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Avoiding Common Phone Scams

Though phone scams sound old and outdated, they still are common today. Primarily, people who are over fifty years of age are victimized through...

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When NOT to Loan Money to a Friend

It can be awkward when a friend asks you for a loan, especially when you’re not sure if you should do it. Even when you want to help, there are times...

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