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Teaching Kids About Money – Financial Literacy Made Fun
Kamel LoveJoy: Apr 8, 2025 5:00:00 AM
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How to Teach Kids About Money: A Family’s Journey to Financial Freedom
Kamel LoveJoy: Apr 1, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about choices, habits, and creating opportunities. For Jess and Mike, a couple in their mid-30s, money has always...
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Should You Open a Joint Bank Account with Your Partner?
Kamel LoveJoy: Mar 26, 2025 4:41:09 PM
Meet Mia and James—they’ve been dating for three years, living together for one, and they’re in it for the long haul! They aren’t married and don’t...
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Main Advantage of Credit Unions Over Traditional Banks: Jose’s Journey
Kamel LoveJoy: Mar 10, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Jose’s Journey to a Financial Oasis Meet Jose. He’s a young guy with big dreams—a dream of house-hacking his way to a three-family (triplex) house...
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CD Ladder: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Kamel LoveJoy: Feb 13, 2025 5:00:00 AM
If you're like many young people just starting to save, you’ve probably heard of a certificate of deposit (CD). It sounds like a smart idea for...
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Marriage and Money: A Guide for the love birds
Kamel LoveJoy: Feb 11, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Emily and Jason are a young, newly engaged couple, both working entry-level jobs and dreaming big. They face the challenge of merging their lives—and...
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Budgeting Basics: How to Get Started
Kamel LoveJoy: Feb 6, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Sarah and Jake are in their mid-twenties, excited about their future but feeling overwhelmed when it comes to money. They both work stable jobs and...
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What to Do With Your Tax Refund Money: Emily’s Story
Kamel LoveJoy: Feb 4, 2025 7:51:28 AM
Meet Emily. She just finished her first full year of work and was excited to finally see the $1,500 tax refund in her bank account. Excited and a...
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How to Set Goals and Achieve Your Dreams: A Step-by-Step Guide
Kamel LoveJoy: Jan 21, 2025 3:56:14 PM
Setting goals can feel overwhelming, especially if you're just starting out or rebuilding your life. But goals are the foundation for creating the...
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Save Smarter: Why WINCENTIVE and Club Accounts Are Game-Changers
Kamel LoveJoy: Jan 9, 2025 5:36:17 AM
Saving money doesn’t have to feel like a chore or mean giving up on fun. At First Alliance Credit Union, we believe in turning your savings goals...