First Alliance Credit Union

It all started in 1932 when the desperate financial needs of a school teacher in Rochester prompted him and 7 Rochester firefighters to establish their own credit union. Today, over 16,000 people across South East Minnesota choose First Alliance as their favorite financial institution. Anyone who lives, works, worships, owns a business or attends school in the 5-county area of Olmsted, Dodge, Goodhue, Winona, and Wabasha counties can open an account at Rochester’s original credit union. First Alliance Credit Union is a full-service financial institution offering a wide variety of financial products and services to promote your financial well-being through every stage in life. First Alliance Credit Union is federally insured by NCUA.

What To Do If You Become a Victim of Identity Theft

Statistics show 1 in every 15 Americans will become a victim of identity theft or fraud each year. This week on Good Money Moves, Jenna Taubel with the First Alliance Credit Union shares the steps you should take if you become a victim of this growing crime problem and strategies you can use to detect the fraudulent use of your credit information as early as possible and hopefully limit the damage.

How to Break Overspending Habits

Controlling your spending and avoiding overspending is a key factor in making Good Money Moves. This week, Jenna Taubel and Michelle Dodd with First Alliance Credit Union share a range of tips and strategies you can use to stop overspending and make great strides towards reaching your financial goals.

The Importance of Having an Emergency Fund and How to Start One

Statistics suggest most Americans lack adequate savings even when it comes to emergency needs. This week on Good Money Moves, Jenna Taubel and Nate Wildeman with First Alliance Credit Union explain the importance of having an emergency fund, what it should be used for, and how to start the process of creating one.

Why a Cosigner is Sometimes Required For a Loan

This week's Good Money Moves explores why lenders sometimes require a cosigner before approving a loan. Jenna Taubel and Troy Brenhaug with the First Alliance Credit Union explain the reasons for asking for a cosigner and some of the things you need to consider if you are asked to be a cosigner on a loan.

Busting Money Management Myths and How to Make Good Money Moves

Many people restrict themselves from making good money moves because of misconceptions about managing their finances. This week, Good Money Moves features Jenna Taubel with First Alliance Credit Union and focuses on identifying and busting some of those myths

How to Best Utilize Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check

Most Americans are about to get an infusion of cash from the federal government in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This week on Good Money Moves, Jenna Taubel and Michelle Dodd with First Alliance Credit Union identify some options and provide some advice on how to best utilize those payments to address your financial needs and goals.