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What IS A Roth IRA and Why Should You Contribute Each Paycheck
Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s never too early to start saving for your retirement! If you haven’t yet, you should research starting your own Roth IRA. At United Financial, we want to help you prepare financially for your future so that you can enjoy a comfortable and happy old age. United...
What to Do If Your Income Is Interrupted or Lost Unexpectedly: 5 Financial Steps to Take If You Can’t Work
Mar 25, 2020 | Financial Tip
BY: GREENPATH FINANCIAL WELLNESS ( GreenPath is a service offered to United Financial Members) As COVID-19 spreads in the U.S., people all over the country are beginning to feel its financial ripple effect. For the first time since the 1960s, people potentially...
Coronavirus and Your Finances: Preparing for an Emergency
Mar 23, 2020 | Financial Tip
BY: GREENPATH FINANCIAL WELLNESS (GreenPath is a FREE service offered to United Financial Members) Stay Calm, Wash Your Hands, and Follow These Tips for Financial Preparedness Never in a million years would you have made a specific financial plan for a new virus to...
Identity theft protection service for United Financial Members & eligible Family Members!
Mar 8, 2020 | Fraud Updates, Our Products
Identity theft is a crime in which an imposter gains access to another’s personal information, such as Social Security, credit card numbers, or medical insurance information and uses this information for personal gain. Identity theft might be the result of a lost or...
Saving For Your First Home
Feb 26, 2020 | Financial Tip, Mortgage
Saving for your first home can be a daunting task, but as long as you create a strategic plan and set realistic goals you’ll finally be able to get the keys to your first home. Research The Home Buying Process Before you ever start saving up for a down payment...
Control Your Debit Card with the CardNav App
Feb 24, 2020 | Our Products
Easily control your United Financial CU Debit Card with the CardNav App , which lets you manage your cards by remote control from your smartphone. In addition to letting you turn your cards on and off whenever you choose, CardNav lets you control when, where and how...
Watch Out for Hidden Credit Card Fees
Feb 20, 2020 | Credit Card, Our Products
Credit cards have a lot of benefits - they can help build your credit history, offer cash back rewards or other perks, fraud protection, balance transfers, and more. But it’s imperative to make sure you read the fine print and know what potential fees to look...
5 Tips for a Decade-Worthy New Year’s Resolution That Sticks
Jan 24, 2020 | Financial Tip
BY: GREENPATH FINANCIAL WELLNESS ( GreenPath is a service offered to United Financial Members) The dawn of a new decade is a time for powerful new beginnings. Are you ready for a powerful New Year’s resolution? Eliminating debt, learning new spending habits, or...
What to Know About Credit Card Minimum Payments
Jan 16, 2020 | Credit Card, Financial Tip
A minimum payment on your credit card is the lowest amount you are able to pay without penalties. It could be a set fee, such as $25 a month, or it could be a percentage of your balance plus any fees or interest. However, making the minimum payment is not always the...
United Financial Credit Union Collects items for Toni and Trish House
Jan 14, 2020 | Community Involvement
United Financial Credit Union collected various items and $662 in monetary donations for Toni and Trish House for the Terminally Ill. Toni and Trish House for the Terminally Ill provides compassionate, dignified end of life care in a peaceful, home-like environment....
5 Reasons to Switch to United Financial
Jan 13, 2020 | Our Products
We can’t think of a better time to switch financial institutions than at the beginning of a new year! There are lots of reasons to become a member of United Financial Credit Union. With locations all around Michigan--we fit the mitt, and we fit your life too! 1....
Savings with Benefits and $5,000 in Quarterly Prizes!
Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Save to Win is our free prize-linked savings program that rewards members for contributing to their own savings account. Just open a 12-month Save to Win share certificate with at least $25, and you’ll be entered to win monthly and quarterly prizes. In addition...