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...
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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.
Engaged? Follow These Tips for Couples Preparing for Marriage
Oct 10, 2022 | Financial Tip
If you’ve recently become engaged, then you know it’s one of the most exciting and intimidating phases of your life! Whether or not you’ve been living together with your significant other, marriage will be a legally-binding contract that marries your finances...
Tips for Reducing Everyday Spending
Sep 9, 2022 | Financial Tip
Global inflation has prices rising everywhere, making it harder to save money or stick to established budgets. Rising prices on necessary items like groceries and gas mean less budget for everything else, but here are tips for reducing spending where you may be able...
Coping with Inflation? Be Budget Aware.
Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets. From groceries to gas, record-breaking inflation means the purchasing power of your money is decreasing each month. Our partner GreenPath Financial Wellness offers you the following steps to keep “budget aware” to help navigate this period of high inflation, however long it lasts.
United Financial collects purses and personal hygiene items for local women’s shelters
Aug 26, 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...