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Money Management (54)

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Do I Have to Come to a Branch to Open an Account?

Often people think that the the only way to open an account at First Alliance Credit Union is to come into a physical branch location. However, a few...

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8 Reasons to Get Out of Debt

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8 Reasons to Get Out of Debt

Many people make plans to get out of debt and have many reasons to get out of debt, but sometimes fail to follow through on their plans. In order to...

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Whole Life vs Term Life Insurance | First Alliance Credit Union MN

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Life Insurance: Whole Life vs. Term

Life Insurance is a very important financial tool these days which can help you in a broad range of financial objectives. Life Insurance not only...

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Is My Credit Score Good?

For many people, understanding credit scores is a mystery. You might even find yourself wondering: Is my credit score good? The first step in knowing...

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3 Ways a Card Control App Keeps You Safe from Fraud - man holding card and smartphone

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3 Ways a Card Control App Keeps You Safe from Fraud

If you watched television at all in 2015 you probably remember the Discover® commercials about their “freeze it” feature for their credit cards,...

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A fraud alert gives you privacy | First Alliance Credit Union

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Prevent Identity Theft: Place a Fraud Alert on your Credit Report

If you think you may be a victim of identity theft, you need take action quickly. One of the first steps you should take is to place an initial fraud...

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What If I Don't Have a Credit Score?

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What If I Don't Have a Credit Score?

Not having a credit score isn't necessarily a bad thing. We all have to start somewhere. Building credit history is important, especially as you...

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What Makes a Credit Union Different From a Bank?

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What Makes a Credit Union Different From a Bank?

Bank vs Credit Union…what’s the difference? On the surface banks and credit unions can seem very similar. Both banks and credit unions offer...

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Using a Second Account as Overdraft Protection

Overdraft fees are a pain. In our post last week we share some tips for how to avoid overdraft fees all together. But life, and your budget, doesn’t...

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The 5 Best Ways to Avoid Overdraft Fees

We've all had that terrible feeling when you realize you've overdrawn your checking account...again! And like squeezing lemon juice on a paper cut,...

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