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Money Management (44)

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The Difference Between Saving and Investing

Ask almost anyone if they know there’s a difference between saving and investing and they’ll say yes. Ask them if they know what that difference is,...

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The Difference Between APR and APY

When you look at interest rates, you’ll see two abbreviations pop up over and over again—APR and APY. Some financial institutions will show both the...

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How to Start Financial Planning, Easy Ways to Start Building Wealth, First Alliance Credit Union

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Financial Planning: The Earlier the Better

It is never too soon to start saving for events that occur later on in life such as retirement. In fact, if you wait too long, it is simply not...

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Tips for Decorating on a Budget

We all want a beautiful home that looks like it belongs in a magazine. However, most of us don't have the budget to lavishly decorate and furnish our...

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Facebook Live Q&A Recap Budgeting and Savings Tips Advice First Alliance Credit Union

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Facebook Live Q&A Recap: Budgeting and Saving

Do you want to feel like you have more control over your finances? Maybe you just don’t quite know where to start? Or have you tried different tips...

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How to Create a Trust Fund

You don’t need to be a millionaire in order to take advantage of a trust fund. If you have a few thousand dollars that you want to make sure helps a...

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How Does Interest Work?

If you’ve ever opened up a savings account or taken out a loan, you’ve heard the term interest before. You also probably have a rough idea of what it...

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Expert Advice for Budgeting, Expert Tips on Saving, First Alliance Credit Union

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Interview with an Expert: Budgeting and Saving Advice

Everyone says they want to save more money and be better at managing their finances. But if you don't know where to start or have questions along the...

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Four Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Money

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love is in the air! It's a time when people celebrate the special relationships in their lives by...

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KonMari Your Money. Do Your Finances Spark Joy?

The Netflix original series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” has everyone (myself included) decluttering, reorganizing, and rethinking their belongings....

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