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Saving & Investing

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5 min read

Finding the Best Checking Accounts for Everyday Use (With Overdraft Protection & No Monthly Fees)

Finding a checking account sounds like it should be simple. You need a place to deposit your paycheck, pay your bills, and handle day-to-day spending...

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young girl in pink shirt with hands in the air celebrating with a savings jar in front of her

3 min read

How to Teach Kids to Set and Reach Savings Goals

Most kids have a running list of things they want. And most parents know exactly how that conversation goes: "Can you just buy it for me?"

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3 min read

Pay Yourself First: Creating a Savings-Focused Mindset

Most people save whatever is left at the end of the month. The problem is there’s rarely anything left.

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4 min read

Simple Actions That Make Saving Automatic (Even on a Tight Budget)

Most people don't struggle to save because they're bad with money. They struggle because saving requires remembering to do it, every single time,...

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4 min read

Money Market vs CD: Which Should You Choose?

You've built up some savings. That's worth acknowledging. Now you're wondering how to make that money do a little more for you without putting it at...

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4 min read

What Is a Money Market Account and How Does It Work?

If you have been putting money aside and you are starting to wonder whether there is a smarter place to keep it, a money market account is worth...

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man leaning on table reviewing benefits

5 min read

What Is Your Invisible Paycheck? How to Calculate the Value of Your Benefits

When you are comparing job offers, the salary is usually the first number you look at. But it is rarely the complete picture.

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6 min read

How To Start Saving for Emergencies

Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them.

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Jeremiah and Jeff WINcentive winners pictured with Brent Rempe and Ryan Smith

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Celebrating Two WINcentive Savings Winners

First Alliance Credit Union is proud to announce that two of its members, both also long-time employees, were prize winners through the annual...

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Is it better to save or pay off debt, woman with purple hair looking at computer

4 min read

Is It Better to Save or Pay Off Debt?

When you’re trying to get ahead financially, one big question tends to pop up: should you build up your savings first or concentrate on paying off...

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