Managing multiple debts can feel like a juggling act. With various due dates, interest rates, and payment amounts, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and financially stretched. However, there's a solution that can provide relief and help you regain control of your...
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What Is a Romance Scam?
Feb 14, 2024 | Fraud Updates
You meet someone special on a dating website or app. Soon they want to email, call, or message you off the platform. They say it’s true love, but they live far away — maybe for work or because they’re in the military. Then they start asking for money. Maybe it’s for a...
Safeguarding Your Finances: A Guide to Identifying Frauds and Scams
Jan 24, 2024 | Financial Tip, Fraud Updates
As a credit union committed to the financial well-being of our members, we understand the increasing prevalence of frauds and scams in today's digital age. With the convenience of online transactions and the interconnectedness of our financial lives, it's more crucial...
Budget, Learn, Grow: Free Financial Literacy Essentials
Jan 10, 2024 | Budgeting, Financial Tip, Saving
By GreenPath Financial Wellness For many of us, 2023 was a challenging year in terms of navigating inflation, accommodating high-interest credit card rates, and deciphering headlines around student loan repayment. Staying on top of financial best practices is both...
New Year, New Money Habits:
Jan 4, 2024 | Financial Tip, Saving
Small Changes for Improving Your Financial Health in the New Year By GreenPath Financial Wellness The New Year is a time for powerful new beginnings. It also presents an opportunity to look at our everyday habits – whether those habits relate to our health and...
United Financial Credit Union Donates Blankets To Covenant Pediatric Floor
Jan 4, 2024 | Press Release
United Financial Credit Union was formed on the principle of cooperation. We believe we’re stronger when we work together for the good of all. That’s why our mission goes beyond financial services and goes beyond our doors. We’re committed to giving back to the...
Post-Holiday Financial Cleanup
Jan 2, 2024 | Financial Tip, Our Products, Saving
As the festive season comes to a close, many find themselves facing the aftermath of holiday spending. The joyous celebrations and gift-giving can often leave a financial hangover in its wake. If you're looking to regain control of your finances and start the new year...
United Financial Credit Union Collects Coats and Winter Gear for Local Children
Dec 4, 2023 | Community Involvement, Press Release
United Financial Credit Union was formed on the principle of cooperation. We believe we’re stronger when we work together for the good of all. That’s why our mission goes beyond financial services and goes beyond our doors. We’re committed to giving back to the...
Smart Tax Planning
Nov 30, 2023 | Financial Tip
As the year winds down, it's not just the holidays that should be on your mind. Smart tax planning at the end of the year can make a substantial difference when it comes time to file! By implementing strategic tax moves now, you can ensure a smoother filing process...
Mortgage Trigger Leads and How to Stop Them
Nov 8, 2023 | Financial Tip, Mortgage
It has been brought to our attention that members who have applied for a mortgage with United Financial Credit Union may have received numerous phone calls from other lenders offering mortgage services. As we continue to provide the best personalized member...
Budgeting Tips
Oct 30, 2023 | Financial Tip
As the economic tides shift, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising inflation. From the grocery store aisles to the gas pump, prices are going up and wages often don't keep pace. Living within budget becomes incredibly difficult during these times as budgets...
To Pay Down Debt
Oct 10, 2023 | Financial Tip, Saving
When you want to pay off debt fast, that impulse often means depleting your savings. So how do you pay off debt AND save money? Mathematically, based on the interest rates of your loans versus your savings account (or other savings products), your debt is likely...