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Saving & Investing (8)

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How Does Raising Interest Rates Stop Inflation?

After years of historically low interest rates, it seems like the Federal Reserve is trying to make up for lost time. They’re raised interest rates...

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What is Cryptocurrency?

Some financial concepts are hard to understand because they’re the latest iteration of a centuries-old legal concept, like escrow. Other concepts,...

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How to Open a Money Market Account at First Alliance Credit Union

If you’ve been saving for a while, you may know about money market savings accounts. You might also know that you can open one with a deposit of at...

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When should you open a money market account

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When Should I Open a Money Market Account?

Money market accounts , also known as money market savings accounts, just might be the unsung heroes of personal finance. They have better interest...

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4 Unexpected Benefits of a Checking Account

Checking accounts have a lot of obvious benefits. They’re a safe place to keep your money that lets you pay your creditors and provides a paper trail...

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Which Bank Accounts Earn Interest?

When you put your money into an account that earns interest, you’re taking your finances to the next level. You’re making your money work for you,...

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Are Rewards Checking Accounts Worth It?

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Are Rewards Checking Accounts Worth It?

If you’ve been looking at opening up a new checking account, you might have heard that some financial institutions offer rewards checking accounts....

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3 Tips To Help You Manage Multiple Bank Accounts

Many people have discovered the benefit of having multiple bank accounts. They can help you organize your finances, stick to your budget and even...

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I Have An Emergency Fund, Now What Do I Do With It?

Ask any financial expert what you need to do to become financially successful, and they’ll tell you one of the first steps is to set up an emergency...

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What’s the Difference Between Business and Personal Accounts?

If you’ve ever heard of a business account, you might wonder what separates it from a personal account. Does it unlock the door to a world of...

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