Your credit score is used to determine whether or not you will be approved for new loans and mortgages. It’s also used to calculate your interest rate, so maintaining a high credit score is a guaranteed way to save money on interest payments in your lifetime. Going...
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Lost Wallet or Cards? Here’s What To Do
May 31, 2022 | Financial Tip
Misplacing things is a common occurrence, but it’s never a good feeling when you realize you can’t locate your wallet or debit card. Did you leave it somewhere public? Could someone find it and start spending your money? Don’t panic. Instead, follow these steps if you...
How Healthy is Your Housing Budget?
May 25, 2022 | Financial Tip, Mortgage, Saving
By GreenPath Financial Wellness Rent and home prices are hitting record highs recently and many of us face challenges when it comes to affordable housing. What’s a healthy amount of your monthly budget to spend on housing? A common rule of thumb when it comes...
Is Putting Off Buying a Home Costing You?
May 23, 2022 | Financial Tip, Mortgage, Uncategorized
You don’t have to make the journey of buying your first home alone. It’s why we have mortgage brokers in our offices. Come talk with us about your homeownership goals and we can help you understand the correct actions to take to get there.
Repair or Replace? What to Do with Your Broken Down Car
May 19, 2022 | Auto, Financial Tip
As your car gets up into the later years of its life, breakdowns will become more and more common. Key components in the vehicle gear down and fail, your wallet will feel those repair costs. A replacement vehicle may become a more appealing option compared to spending...
What is the True Cost of Convenience?
May 11, 2022 | Financial Tip
By GreenPath Financial Wellness The ease and convenience of home grocery delivery and meal delivery services can be a lifesaver as people continue to manage through COVID - especially for the homebound or those with high-risk health conditions. Food delivery is also...
Online Casinos & Mobile Sports Betting: Should You Really Play?
Apr 25, 2022 | Financial Tip
There are attractive claims of winning big money from your phone, but just because you can gamble online doesn’t mean you should.
Credit Union Collects Items for Covenant Kids
Apr 19, 2022 | Press Release
UNITED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION COLLECTS MONETARY AND WISH LIST ITEMS FOR COVENANT KIDS 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...
Improve Your Home’s Value with a HELOC
Mar 28, 2022 | Financial Tip, HELOC
Many people forgo improvements because they’re expensive, but we know a great trick for improving your home’s value without shouldering those costs. Let the value of your house help you cover those costs with a HELOC from United Financial Credit Union!
Let us save you money on your insurance!
Mar 10, 2022 | Financial Tip, Insurance, Our Products
There are many important decisions that must be made throughout someone’s life, let United Financial CU help you with your insurance needs.
Tips for Buying a Home in Today’s Market
Feb 24, 2022 | Financial Tip
Buying a home in today’s market is incredibly competitive, and first-time homebuyers are especially struggling. Many homes are being sold above their market rate, and the good homes are getting bids before buyers can even think. What’s causing this, and how can you compete?
5 Tips to Jump-Start Your Savings Plan
Feb 14, 2022 | Financial Tip, Saving
Learn how to manage and plan for unplanned expenses, financial emergencies, and impulse buying with these five tips.