11/10/16 Budgeting & Saving

How to ensure your charitable contributions are tax deductible

Many Americans make their annual charitable donations in December each year. Learn how to ensure your contributions to good causes also help reduce your taxes.

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11/6/16 Budgeting & Saving

Are all-inclusive vacations a better deal than DIY adventures?

Whether you’re flying solo or bringing the whole family along for the ride, it can be tricky to decide whether it’s better to plan a trip on your own or book an all-inclusive vacation package.

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10/28/16 Mortgage & Home

6 tips for finding your first apartment on a budget

Renting your first apartment can be both exciting and overwhelming. Check out these tips so you know what to do before signing a lease.

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10/25/16 Banking Tips

The rise of online banking in the U.S.

Every year, more and more Americans are going online to do their banking; there's even a National Online Banking Day. Alliant asked members what they like about Alliant Online Banking, and their answers echoed Pew's most recent research.

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10/13/16 Budgeting & Saving

How much do elections really cost?

Elections are expensive, costing money, time and energy – and they may even cost you a Facebook friend or two. But when it comes to the actual dollars and cents, just how expensive are national elections?

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10/4/16 Credit & Loans

Should I rescue my child from their financial mistakes?

While it’s natural to want to provide for loved ones, it’s often difficult to know where to draw the line when it comes to rescuing teens, college students and adult children from their financial blunders.

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