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Saving & Investing

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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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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

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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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How to Set a Savings Goal: A Step-by-Step Guide

Setting savings goals is a crucial step towards financial stability and independence. It provides a clear path to follow and helps you stay focused...

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Don’t Ghost Your Finances This Halloween

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Don’t Ghost Your Finances This Halloween

Fall is creeping in, and so is the season of swipe now and think later. Before your balance turns from green to red, give your money a quick checkup....

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Smart Halloween Budget Tips That Keep the Fun High and the Costs Low

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Smart Halloween Budget Tips That Keep the Fun High and the Costs Low

Halloween is one of America’s favorite holidays. Where else can you dress like a taco, eat your weight in chocolate, and call it “tradition”? But...

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Top Strategies to Manage Financial Stress and Anxiety

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Top Strategies to Manage Financial Stress and Anxiety

That tight feeling before payday. The late-night math on your phone. The worry that one surprise bill could throw everything off. Financial stress...

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