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Money Management (45)

How interest works

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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 Method | Tidying Up | First Alliance Credit Union | Do Your Finances Spark Joy

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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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Using Business Credit Cards to Track Expenses

Business credit cards are versatile and useful for businesses. Keeping track of what you spend is essential to a business, but for many small...

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What is a Checking Account?

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What is a Checking Account?

Checking accounts are a type of banking account used for everyday expenses. They’re good for everyday uses because there isn’t a limit to how often...

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12 Best Ways to Manage Your Credit Cards

Credit cards can be very convenient and useful if you know how to use them properly. Being responsible with credit cards can help you avoid a lot of...

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what is a trust fund | how to open a trust account | first alliance credit union

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A Beginner’s Guide to Trust Funds

If you’ve heard of a trust fund but have no idea what it is, you’re not alone. Most people only know one thing about trust funds—they’re set up by...

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How Much Money Do You Need to Start Investing?

One of the most common mantras among financial advisors is “make your money work for you.” While that’s good advice, the problem is that since most...

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Tax Reform 101: 5 Reasons You Should Start Planning Now

Even if you didn’t owe money this past tax season it’s more important than ever to plan for next tax season now. The idea of tax planning isn’t...

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