Taking a vacation together as a family is awesome. Everyone gets to spend quality time together, nobody has to focus on work, and fond memories can be made that will last a lifetime. The only drawback is how much planning and effort a vacation can take. It can be hard...
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Benefits of Setting Up a Direct Deposit
Mar 31, 2023 | Financial Tip, Our Products, Saving
Are you still collecting and cashing paper checks each week? It’s time to upgrade to direct deposit and start enjoying the benefits today! Switching to direct deposit can offer you convenience, reliability, green sustainability, and more. It works on payroll checks...
First Time Home Buyer? Follow These Tips!
Feb 27, 2023 | Financial Tip, Mortgage
Are you ready to make the leap from renting to owning your own property? Buying your first home is pretty daunting, but United Financial is here to help.
Smart Ways to Utilize Your Home Equity
Feb 16, 2023 | Financial Tip, HELOC, Our Products
Are you taking full advantage of your home’s value? If you aren’t using a HELOC, then you’re missing out on an easy way to access that equity for home improvements, college education, or even to have in your back pocket to cover the cost of large, unexpected expenses...
Common Cents for Couples: How to Manage Money Together
Feb 8, 2023 | Financial Tip
By GreenPath Financial Wellness For some couples, February might be a month for romantic connection - celebrating Valentine’s Day with dinner reservations or romantic gifting. For others, solidarity and closeness can be found in boycotting Cupid together. Regardless...
Getting Back on Track After Overspending on the Holiday Season
Jan 2, 2023 | Financial Tip, Our Products
Giving is one of the greatest joys in life, so it’s easy to get carried away with Christmas gifts and rack up some credit card debt. If this sounds like you, we’re here to remind you that it doesn’t have to set you back for all of 2023! Start your new year...
United Financial Credit Union Surprises Members with a full Holiday Meal
Dec 23, 2022 | Press Release
United Financial Credit Union is committed to giving back to the community and is thrilled to be able to surprise 14 families with a full holiday meal. Each of their seven branch locations will be surprising two local families with a full holiday meal, included...
Benefits of Belonging to a Credit Union
Dec 2, 2022 | General, Our Products
There are plenty of reasons why you should work with a community credit union like United Financial instead of handling your finances with a big, national banking chain. Here are just a few of the benefits of membership at a credit union. We’re Where You Are Beyond...
United Financial Collects Coats for Kids
Dec 2, 2022 | 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...
Money Talk: 6 Family-Proof Financial Topics for Holiday Gatherings
Nov 28, 2022 | Financial Tip
By GreenPath Financial Wellness He might be fictional, mean, and green, but The Grinch can also be a relatable figure during holiday season when spirits are high (and holiday spending is higher). Personal finance is a triggering topic for many families. Festive...
Cybersecurity: Is your information protected?
Oct 19, 2022 | Financial Tip
While it's likely that you access the internet nearly every single day, that doesn't mean that you can let your guard down when it comes to your cybersecurity. It’s almost impossible to imagine life without electronic devices. How would you keep in touch with your...
2:1 Buydown vs Balloon Mortgages
Oct 11, 2022 | Financial Tip, Mortgage
If you are looking for a better alternative to fit your family’s needs in terms of a mortgage, instead of paying (or using money the seller is giving to you for your closing costs) look at the Balloon Mortgage and save yourself some undue headache over the next couple of years, only to be back where you are right now.