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Hear the best tips and advice for making Good Money Moves to help you gain confidence in managing your money. Every Saturday morning, Andy Brownell, from KROC AM, and Jenna Taubel, from First Alliance Credit Union, chat about a wide range of financial topics with various financial experts from First Alliance Credit Union’s knowledgeable team of advisors.

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    • Dec 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Making Down Payments Affordable #261

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 25:48


    Learn how to make down payments affordable with expert tips, loan options, and assistance programs that bring homeownership within reach in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    Kids' Debit Cards vs. Traditional Allowance: Which is Better? #260

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 27:09


    Discover whether cash or a kids' debit card, like Greenlight, is better for teaching financial skills, budgeting, saving, and independence to your child in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    What is a Credit Score? #259

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 25:51


    Understanding credit scores is crucial for financial health. Learn how to build and maintain a strong credit profile in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    How to Afford the Holidays #258

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 28:39


    Learn smart holiday budgeting tips, from Black Friday deals to Travel Tuesday savings, and make your money stretch for a stress-free festive season in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    How to use an Overdraft Line Of Credit Wisely #257

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 26:18


    Learn how an Overdraft Line of Credit can provide financial stability and peace of mind for families facing unexpected expenses in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    Ghost Credit and Zombie Debts: Who You Gonna Call? #256

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 26:00


    Don't let ghost credit and zombie debt haunt you! Learn how to build a solid credit profile and effective strategies to protect yourself from this lurking financial threat in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    New Research: What is A.L.I.C.E? #255

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 27:27


    New research suggests more people in Rochester MN are living paycheck to paycheck than expected. Dive into the A.L.I.C.E report and what this research means for Minnesota in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union, Andy Brownell with KROC AM, and special guests Jerome Ferson and Grace Pesch with United Way of Olmsted County.

    What Happens If You Don't Use Your Credit Card #254

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 24:52


    Did you know letting your credit card sit idle can impact your credit score? Discover strategies to keep it active without accumulating debt in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    Podcast: What is PMI on a Mortgage? Here's What You Need to Know #253

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 23:35


    Thinking of buying a home? Make sure you understand what PMI on a mortgage is & how it relates to the cost of your mortgage, plus learn strategies to eliminate it in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    Red flags - Popular Fraud Scams #252

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 30:33


    Learn how to recognize popular fraud scams, protect yourself from falling victim, and what to do if you've already been scammed in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    Fix My Credit #251

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 28:20


    Is your credit score holding you back from achieving your financial goals? Learn key steps to fixing your credit score in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    The Importance of Pet Savings Accounts and Insurance #250

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 27:19


    We all love our pets, but not the expenses they bring. Discover how to financially prepare for your furry friend's expenses and ensure peace of mind for any situation that may arise in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    Setting Your Kids Up for Financial Success #249

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 27:56


    Title:?Teaching children about money management from an early age is crucial to setting them up for financial success later in life. Explore budgeting, saving, and smart spending tools for teaching kids money skills in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    How to Afford a Car - Budgeting and Credit Score Tips #248

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 30:25


    Discover how to afford your car, car loan payment calculators, tips for buying, and strategies for saving on car loans in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    Smart Financial Planning #247

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 29:00


    Discover smart financial planning tips, including budgeting, investing, and saving strategies. Start building a secure financial future when you this listen to episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM

    Refinancing Your Car Loan #246

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 27:26


    Refinance car loans easily. Learn how to lower your monthly payments, reduce interest rates, and improve loan terms to better fit your financial goals in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    Essential Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car #245

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 28:30


    Discover essential questions to ask when buying a used car to ensure a smart purchase. Get tips for a reliable vehicle and avoid common pitfall of used car buying in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Using Home Equity to Purchase a Second Home #244

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 26:27


    Discover how to use a HELOC for second home purchases or investment property. Learn smart strategies and understand the benefits and risks involved in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    HELOCs vs Home Equity Loans: What they are and how they differ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 27:12


    Discover the key differences between Home Equity Loans vs HELOCs to make the best financial choice for your needs. Learn which option suits you best in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Recreational Boating: How to Afford It and Get a Loan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 26:03


    Discover how to afford a recreational boat with our quick guide on boat loans, including options, terms, & strategies to fit your budget so you can live your best Minnesotan lifestyle in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Understanding How Home Equity is Calculated and How to Build It #241

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 28:22


    Learn how home equity is calculated and discover effective ways to build it. Boost your financial security with smart home equity strategies in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Understanding Business Credit Cards: Benefits, Differences, and How to Get One #240

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 25:00


    Should you get a business credit cards for your small business? Discover how business credit cards can be a valuable tool for managing your business finances, providing convenience, improving financial management, offering rewards, and credit-building opportunities in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    An Intro to Greenlight, the Debit Card App for Kids #239

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 29:43


    Have you heard of Greenlight, the debit card and money app for kids and teens? Discover the features and benefits of using Greenlight to teach your kids real life money skills (and how to get free* access to the app) in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union, Brandon Horne from Greenlight, and Andy Brownell with KROC AM. *First Alliance Credit Union members are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost when they connect their First Alliance Credit Union account as the Greenlight funding source for the entirety of the promotion. Subject to minimum balance requirements and identity verification. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Plans start at $4.99/mo. Upon termination of promotion, customers will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer subject to change or renewal.

    4 Uncommon Credit Cards You Should Know About #238

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 27:21


    Did you know that there is more than one type of credit card? Explore secured, student, store cards, and travel cards to learn how you can build credit, earn rewards and avoid high credit card fees in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Demystifying Credit Card Terminologies #237

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 26:35


    Learn some of the key terminology used by credit card companies and what they really mean in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Case Study: How to Build a Good Credit Score #236

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 27:44


    Learn how to build your credit score with our step-by-step guide. Explore how using secured credit cards can to help you establish and improve your credit score in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    REAL STORY: How to Pay Off High Credit Card Debt with a HELOC #235

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 26:12


    Follow along with the real-life story of a small business owner trying to overcome high credit card debts. Uncover the often-overlooked solution to quickly paying off credit card debts and gaining control over your money this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

    When to Use Credit Cards vs Debit Cards #234

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 26:00


    If you have a credit card and a debit card in your wallet, do you know when it

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    Understanding Inflation: The Silent Thief of Your Money #233

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 27:57


    Inflation is often referred to as the silent thief of your money. Explore what inflation is, its causes, how it impacts your finances, and some strategies to help minimize its effects on your paycheck in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    What's the big deal about credit unions? #232

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 27:13


    Maybe you've heard of a credit union, but do you know what makes them unique? Explore the history of credit unions and what makes them different from a bank in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel and Brent Rempe from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Debunking Credit Scores Myths and Unveiling Truths #231

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 28:11


    Will checking your credit score lower it? Does a high income guarantee a high credit score? Uncover the common myths and learn the facts about credit scores in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    When should you use savings or a loan? #230

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 28:03


    Is it better to use your savings or take out a loan to pay for life

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    Navigating Financial Literacy with Your Kids #229

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 28:30


    Do you know why your kids need to learn about money management? Do you know how to teach money skills to your kids? Uncover the benefits of teaching your kids financial literacy and get some of our best tips for how to encourage your kids to make good money moves in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Exploring Rochester, MN with Becky from Rochester Local #228

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 27:36


    Whether you're a newcomer to Rochester, MN or a long-time resident looking for some exciting activities around the city, you're in for a treat! Explore Rochester, MN with special guest Becky from Rochester Local as she joins us in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    What Can Your Home's Equity Help You Accomplish? #227

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 25:43


    Have you ever wondered what a home equity loan is or how it works? Home equity loans can be a homeowners best financial tool to accomplish a wide variety of goals. Discover the benefits of home equity loans in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel and Kim Ferraro from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Is Owning a Home Better Than Renting? #226

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 27:29


    Do you want to stop renting and own a home? This is a common goal of many renters, however there are several pros and cons to consider for both home options. Dive into these benefits and financial considerations of renting vs owning in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Why Do You Have to File Taxes and Other Tips #225

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 26:51


    Have you ever wondered why you have to file taxes? Do you know what to do if you owe money to the IRS? Discover the answers to these common tax questions and more in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Secrets of Romance Scams #224

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 26:55


    Love in the digital age is complicated, especially when the person on the other side of the screen isn

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    Side Hustles 101: Tips for Getting Started #223

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 27:36


    Why does everyone have a side hustle, and should you start one? Discover the reasons behind the growing trend of side hustles and tips for how to start your own successful side venture in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    How to not let your financial status influence your identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 30:28


    Is your financial situation impacting your self-worth? Explore the impacts your financial status has on your identity and how to overcome these psychological factors in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Navigating Money as a Couple #221

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 28:07


    Money talk can be a heated topic for a lot of couples. Discover how to make money related conversations with your partner less stressful in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Why You're not Reaching Your Financial Goals #220

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 26:25


    Are you having trouble reaching your financial goals? Uncover the most common reasons people struggle to reach their financial goals and the easy steps you can take to put yourself back on the path to reaching them in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    How multiple savings accounts help you reach your financial goals #219

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 26:06


    If you've got multiple financial goals you're working towards, multiple savings accounts can be a huge help. Explore the benefits of using multiple savings accounts to help you reach your financial goals faster in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Paying off debt with balance transfers - how to do and what to watch out for #218

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 26:42


    There are several strategies you can use to take control of your credit card debts. One of the very common and effective options is using a balance transfer program. Uncover what a balance transfer is and some of the pitfalls to avoid when using balance transfers to pay off your credit card debt in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Annual Financial Planning Calendars - What is it and how to get started #217

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 25:13


    Get yourself (and your finances) organized when you use an annual financial planning calendar. Explore the benefits of annual financial planning calendars and learn how to get started using one in this episode of Good Money Moves with Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union and Andy Brownell with KROC AM.

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    Pursuing Financial Literacy Will Help You With Your New Year's Resolutions #216

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 25:48


    Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union has advice and tips that will make you more successful when it comes to completing your financially-related New Year's Resolutions.

    Preparing For The New Year #215

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 25:38


    Jenna Taubel with First Alliance Credit Union has advice on how you can prepare yourself for improving your financial health in 2024.

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    How a Charlie Brown Christmas Can Teach us Good Money Moves #214

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 25:54


    Jenna Taubel, from First Alliance Credit Union, points out the financial literacy lessons that can be found by watching a Charlie Brown Christmas.

    Winterizing Your Finances #213

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 25:05


    Jenna Taubel, from First Alliance Credit Union, lists some of things you should do to protect you assets and your finances so they can continue to meet your needs during and after the long and cold winter.

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    The ABC's of Insurance and Why It's Important #212

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 28:09


    Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union is joined by Insurance Agent Terry Gries, who shares his expertise about insurance products and other related topics that will help you make Good Money Moves.

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    Create a Holiday Spending Plan #211

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 25:31


    Jenna Taubel from First Alliance Credit Union explains how to develop a holiday spending plan and explains why it's definitely a Good Money Move

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