Identity theft continues to be a booming business: In 2014, 17.6 million Americans fell victim, and cybercriminals made off with $15.4 billion. And tax refund theft remains a lucrative piece of that business, despite the IRS' efforts to stamp it out. How do hackers do...
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United Financial Credit Union Announces Merger with Christopher Credit Union
The membership of Christopher Credit Union in Chesaning, MI; voted to merge with United Financial Credit Union on November 21, 2016. This merger will provide new opportunities and services to the members of the credit union. The merger met with a 100% approval...
United Financial and Stretch Limo Pay It Forward
United Financial Credit Union and Stretch Limo joined together to run a special contest in October. They asked the public for nominations of individuals, teams, businesses, or anyone that they felt deserved to be “Paid Forward” for going above & beyond and why....
United Financial Credit Union’s 4th Annual CASA Christmas
United Financial Credit Union made the holidays a little brighter for CASA of the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Credit Union collected items and monetary donations for their 4th Annual CASA Christmas. The Credit Union adopted 15 CASA families and were able to purchase...
How to Avoid the Busy Holiday Scamming Season
You're not the only one joyfully anticipating the holiday season. Cyber criminals are all aflutter, too, as they look forward to the killing they'll make ripping off innocent shoppers like you. Here are some of the most common ways these thieves operate, because...
United Financial Credit Union Announces Retirement of President/CEO, David Cibulka and names new President/CEO
United Financial Credit Union announced today that President/CEO David Cibulka will retire March 31, 2017, concluding a distinguished career in the credit union industry spanning over 36 years. Cibulka began his career in the financial industry in 1971 with jobs at...
Maintain Your Budget During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and that likely means extra shopping, gifts and entertaining! Did you know that the average shopper is expecting to spend $1,400 this holiday season? In order to make your season merry, Accel Financial Counseling has a few ideas about...
United Financial Supports Making Strides
United Financial Credit Union raised over $4,430 for Making Strides and the American Cancer Society from staff and member donations during September and October. “When one of our employees was recently diagnosed we wanted to do something to support her and others that...
Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Fraud
With nearly 38,000 complaints logged in 2015, credit card fraud ranks as the second most common form of identity theft, behind only tax- or wage-related fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission. It can take many forms, including: Scammers who try to sucker you...
United Financial participated in 4th Annual CU Lunch Local
United Financial participated in CU Lunch Local on October 18. The Credit Union bought lunch for six of their local business accounts, from six local restaurants. “We are excited to be able to use this day to support local restaurants and to treat a few of our local...
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