The stock market is always in the news. For some people, it’s a way of life. For others, the stock market is so surrounded in mystery that it’s best to avoid all together. How the stock market works and why it fluctuates is an important piece of financial...
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What To Do With Your Stimulus Check
Mar 16, 2021 | Financial Tip
Whether you’ve already received your payment or are still waiting, here are a few ways to utilize your payment.
Completing a Tax Return
Mar 15, 2021 | Financial Tip
Your tax return tests you much like a standardized test, but it doesn’t have to be as complicated as it seems.
Buying a House
Mar 3, 2021 | Financial Tip, Mortgage
Ready to buy a new home? Start by defining your goals. Consider where you want to live, the features you’re looking for, what you can afford, and a realistic date for having the money you’ll need. Then apply your knowledge to making this key decision.
How to Track and Prioritize Spending
Feb 22, 2021 | Financial Tip
Making and spending money is a part of everyday financial life. Managing your money successfully relies on figuring out your income and expenses. This boils down to how much money you have coming in, and how you’re spending the money you have. Using those two...
How A Balance Transfer Loan Benefits Your Debt Management
Feb 17, 2021 | Budgeting, Uncategorized
Debt can appear out of nowhere: unexpected car failures, medical expenses, pet emergencies. These unforeseen circumstances can take you from in control to drowning in debt in the blink of an eye. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt and wondering how to keep...
Take Advantage of These Scholarship Opportunities
Feb 17, 2021 | Financial Tip
The thought of paying for school can be overwhelming. The costs of tuition, textbooks, supplies, transportation and housing can add up quickly. Easing some of your financial burden can help to reduce your stress and let you focus on what’s important:...
6 Things You Can Do With the United Financial Credit Union Mobile App
Feb 9, 2021 | Our Products
Learn about how to get the most out the United Financial Credit Union mobile banking app to help keep you moving! Mobile banking is convenient, incredibly secure and FREE to use.
How to Budget
Feb 1, 2021 | Financial Tip
A practical, workable budget is one of the most crucial tools in your financial wellness arsenal. Starting Points Your budget is your blueprint for keeping cash flow positive, and for sticking to your saving goals. If you have a partner, it's essential to have one...
Reasons to Refinance
Jan 25, 2021 | Financial Tip
Refinancing can be beneficial if everything lines up in your favor. What can you get out of it? The list is long and exciting for someone stuck with loan payments that they aren’t happy with. Lower Interest Rate One of the most powerful outcomes of refinancing a loan...
Start the New Year Smarter and Improve Your Financial Health
Jan 18, 2021 | Our Products
As your trusted financial partner, we can help you consolidate your debt, provide a free credit report review, and offer you other financial wellness help for the new year! Shed the High-Rate Debt If you’re looking to consolidate some of your bills or improve your...
Financial Tip: Saving Money on Your Weekly Grocery List
Jan 15, 2021 | Financial Tip, Saving
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 of your life. It just means being strategic...