Do you dream of winning the lottery or making a killing in the market? Have all your friends and family members retired early from a get-rich-quick scheme? We thought not. Are you a tortoise or a hare? When it comes to accumulating wealth, slow and steady wins the...

  This blog is Part II of United Financial’s “Saving Series.” Check out the first blog in the series Intro To Savings Series and check back each month through April ‘19 for the newest post. Coming in November: “Pay Yourself First: The Art of Setting Something...

  Life can be a roller coaster. There are emotional ups and downs, and there are financial ups and downs, too. One strategy is simply to go with the flow. A better strategy is to plan ahead. Over the next six months we’ll cover everything you need to know about...

  Ever get the feeling that your bank favors some customers more than others? And you aren’t one of the favored? Are you considering moving your money from a bank to a credit union? What you need to know when switching to a credit union is pretty straightforward,...

  You packed everything you could cram into your dorm room. You thought you had thought of everything until your wallet was lost or stolen. What should you do to protect your identity and finances? You had checked everything off your list, but you forgot to...

  Shakespeare defined the marriage of true minds. Fairytales are the definition of happily ever after. But if you don’t know what to do financially after you get married, you could be headed to an unhappy ending. The sad truth is that getting along with in-laws...

  Home is where the heart is. But when it comes to home improvement, you need to use your head, especially if you’re using a HELOC to finance it. Not all improvements make financial sense, so we’re providing you with the best home improvements you can make with a...

The American Dream often begins with a dream home. And for many, a dream home means new home construction. However, to keep your dream from turning into a nightmare you need to consider two important factors when that dream involves new home construction: selecting...

Summer is time to play! When the weather warms, the choices are many: boating, off-roading, and camping or glamping. If you’re independently wealthy, choosing a recreational vehicle might not be a concern because cost isn’t necessarily an issue. If you, however, are a...