This blog is part three of our seven part HELOC series that will run through March 2019. Please visit the first blog in the series here, and return each month to view our latest addition to the series. The two rooms that most date a house are the kitchen and bathroom....
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Pay Yourself First – always set something aside from your paycheck or any type of income
Nov 19, 2018 | Financial Tip
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...
HELOC Series: Using a HELOC for a Kitchen Remodel
Oct 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
This blog is part two of our seven part HELOC series that will run through March 2019. Please visit the first blog in the series here, and return each month to view our latest addition to the series. Coming in November: Using a HELOC for a Bathroom Remodel ...
Rainy Day, Fun & Play, and Retirement Day: Why It’s Important to Save
Oct 12, 2018 | Financial Tip
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...
Intro to Saving Series: Everything You Need to Know about Saving Money
Sep 24, 2018 | Financial Tip
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...
Considering Moving Your Money from a Bank to a Credit Union? What You Need to Know
Sep 11, 2018 | Financial Tip
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,...
When To Get a Personal Loan and When Not To
Aug 24, 2018 | Financial Tip
When to get a personal loan? If you believe all the ads, anytime! The pressure to take out loans is everywhere. But beware. While loans can be quick and easy to get, they can be slow and painful to repay. United Financial has guidelines to help you figure out...
United Financial Credit Union Hires Chief Financial Officer
Aug 13, 2018 | Press Release
Jared Kaczmarczyk has been named Chief Financial Officer at United Financial Credit Union. In this role, he has the responsibility of reviewing credit union policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all related laws and regulations applicable to the credit...
So you’re a college student and your wallet was lost or stolen: how to protect your identity and finances
Aug 10, 2018 | Financial Tip
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...
What To Do Financially After You Get Married
Jul 23, 2018 | Financial Tip
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...
Why Choose a Certificate of Deposit (CD) Over Other Saving Options
Jul 11, 2018 | Our Products
You know you should save for a rainy day. You should save for college. You should save for retirement. Save! Save! Save! If you feel like you aren’t saving enough, have you considered setting up a certificate of deposit? Why choose a certificate deposit over other...
The Best Home Improvements You Can Make With a HELOC
Jun 25, 2018 | Financial Tip
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...