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Money Management (9)

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5 Tips for Creating a Vacation Budget that Works for You

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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Smart ways to use a personal loan

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5 Smart Ways to Use a Personal Loan

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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Shakespeare poem about credit unions

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This Is What Famous Authors Had to Say About Credit Unions

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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How to insure over $250k in  your account

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How to Insure Your Money if you Have Over $250,000

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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How to Teach Children Financial Literacy all Year Long

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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Should your tax refund be in a CD

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Should you put Your Tax Refund in a CD?

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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How to talk with kids about money

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What you Need to Know Before Talking with Your Kids About Money

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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Beginners' guide to a vacation budget

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The Beginner's Guide to Making a Vacation Budget

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,...

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what to do if debt is in collections

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Heres What you Need to do if Your Debt Goes to Collections

Getting a notice that your credit card debt has been sent to collections is terrifying. In fact, many people are so scared that they decide to ignore...

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How to travel on a budget

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Tips You Need to Know If You’re Traveling on a Budget

Traveling has a lot of benefits, whether you’re going to another state or another country. It can broaden your horizons, introduce you to different...

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