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Chris Gottschalk: May 2, 2023 4:45:00 AM
When people talk about the advantages of “going green,” or being more ecologically friendly, they usually discuss the moral and ecological benefits....
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Chris Gottschalk: Apr 20, 2023 4:45:00 AM
Over the past couple of years, you might have realized that your money isn’t going as far as it used to. For the most part, that’s due to inflation,...
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Chris Gottschalk: Apr 11, 2023 4:45:00 AM
When you first learn how to create a vacation budget, the process seems easy enough. Just list all the expenses for your upcoming vacation, and you...
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Jenna Taubel: Apr 6, 2023 4:45:00 AM
One of the biggest benefits of a personal loan is its flexibility. Unlike other types of loans, such as a mortgage or car loan, a personal loan can...
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Chris Gottschalk: Mar 30, 2023 4:45:00 AM
Longtime readers of our blog won’t be surprised to learn we think there’s a lot of benefits to being in a credit union. However, we have recently...
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Chris Gottschalk: Mar 28, 2023 4:45:00 AM
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, the message from credit unions everywhere was that their members’ money was safe with them. The...
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Chris Gottschalk: Mar 23, 2023 4:45:00 AM
April is Youth Financial Literacy month, and as part of this several credit unions, including First Alliance, are putting on programs to help...
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Chris Gottschalk: Mar 21, 2023 4:45:00 AM
One of the most exciting parts of getting a tax refund is figuring out what to do with it. You might be aware that if you use your tax refund wisely,...
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Chris Gottschalk: Mar 14, 2023 4:45:00 AM
Talking to kids about money can be a daunting task for many parents, but it’s an essential part of teaching your children financial literacy. When...
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Chris Gottschalk: Mar 9, 2023 4:45:00 AM
Vacations are a great way to relax and recharge, but let’s be honest—they can also be expensive. If you don’t set up a vacation budget beforehand,...
