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Getting Your Finances Ready for the New Year

Dec 22, 2014 |

Creating a sound financial plan is one of the best ways to prepare for the new year. Whether you want to buy a home, reduce debt (which continues to be a major problem for Americans) or just get spending under control, here’s how to start moving toward your goals....

Establishing Credit for Teens {Podcast}

Nov 12, 2014 |

Getting a credit card can be a daunting experience for some people…especially teens and their parents. On this week’s episode of the Money Jar Podcast, we talk to Producer, Alex Ward about his decision to avoid using credit cards thus far, and its resulting...

5 Rules to Avoid a Holiday Season Financial Hangover

Nov 10, 2014 |

’Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house, hardly a creature was stirring but for the click of a mouse. For family members were checking financial statements online, and learning their finances were far from just fine. As the hangovers from too much...

Is your Debit Card compromised?

Oct 27, 2014 |

Debit Card Holders: With the recent influx of data breaches at national companies, some of our members debit card information may have been compromised. We are in the process of notifying and ordering new cards for those members that have been identified in these data...

Become a Feature Business Partner

Jun 16, 2014 |

Would you like your business to be featured on our website? As a Business Partner of United Financial Credit Union you can! Simply fill out the questionnaire about your business and send in a logo. Once we receive the information, we will post your business on our...

50th Anniversary

Jan 20, 2014 |

United Saginaw Credit Union was formed in 1964 to serve a small group of tool and die workers in the Bridgeport area. What started out in the home of one of our founding members, James & Doris Hubbell,  eventually grew into our main office on Dixie Highway near...

It’s a Good Idea to Check your Credit Report Regularly

Jan 13, 2014 |

When was the last time you saw a copy of your credit report?  If it’s been more than a year, then it’s probably time to take another look. It's important that you understand the information in your credit report, regardless of your financial situation. This...

Planning for the Holidays

Nov 29, 2013 |

The holidays always seem to be just around the corner.  It won't be long before families are exchanging presents.  Holidays and gifts can take a big bite out of your budget so planning ahead will help keep your budget under control. It is important not to get caught...