Good Money Moves

A local financial expert recently shared real stories about lottery winners involving lawsuits and hitmen and explains how most lottery winners have to declare bankruptcy within a few years of winning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.