If you’re looking for ways to save money in the New Year, then looking over your grocery expenses is a great start. But don’t worry! Saving money on groceries doesn’t mean surviving on rice and beans for the rest Read More …
Category: Saving
Biggest Reasons to Keep an Emergency Fund
In life it’s best to expect the unexpected. While we may hope for the best, an emergency fund is the perfect plan to help soften the blow when it comes to abrupt financial difficulties. Typically, emergency funds are a Read More …
Money Myths You Should Think Twice About
Bad advice is everywhere, especially when it comes to money. It’s always a good idea to take any advice you receive about money with a grain of salt and do your own research. It can save you a lot of Read More …
Credit Card Balance Transfers Through United Financial – Is it Worth It?
Debt can feel overwhelming. Managing multiple sources of debt even more so. Instead of keeping track of each of your balances, rates and payment dates–it may be easier to look into debt consolidation. Loan consolidations are a debt management Read More …
Budgeting for Holiday Gifts Now
We all know that one person who starts buying gifts for the holiday season before anyone else. Is it insanity, or is it wisdom? Before you know it the days will be shorter, snow will blanket the ground, and Read More …
Tips to Sticking to Your Budget
As the times show, when an emergency can occur–it eventually will. By keeping some money aside, you can be better prepared for events like loss of income or other financial emergencies. Putting money away each month is easy if Read More …
Celebrate No Spend November!
BY: GREENPATH FINANCIAL WELLNESS ( GreenPath is a service offered to United Financial Members) November brings longer nights, shorter days and a time to reflect on all that we are grateful for. It’s also the perfect time to shift Read More …
Understanding IRAs: Putting your cookies in the right cookie jar
This blog is Part Four 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 2019 for the newest post. Oatmeal, chocolate chip, or shortbread. We all have Read More …
4 Ways to Save Money
So far in our series on saving money, we’ve covered why you should save and why you should pay yourself first. Now it’s time to turn your attention to where to put your savings. Here are four ways to save Read More …