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Maintain Your Budget During the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us, and that likely means extra shopping, gifts and entertaining! Did you know that the average shopper is expecting to spend $1,400 this holiday season? In order to make your season merry, Accel Financial Counseling has a few ideas about...

United Financial Supports Making Strides

United Financial Credit Union raised over $4,430 for Making Strides and the American Cancer Society from staff and member donations during September and October. “When one of our employees was recently diagnosed we wanted to do something to support her and others that...

Household Tips to Save Money

Saving money begins at home. From monitoring your energy use to shopping smart to eating right to comparing financial products, there are many ways to meet your savings goals. Here are some tips you might not have thought about. Save your energy If you haven’t...

CHIP CARD TECHNOLOGY – A SAFER, MORE SECURE CARD

CHIP CARD TECHNOLOGY - A SAFER, MORE SECURE CARD Chip card encryption technology (also known as EMV), allows transactions to occur through a microchip embedded in your card. This new technology is a safer and more secure transaction method than the traditional...

5 Things to Know Before Buying a Home

When you're ready to settle down and buy a home, be prepared for the various costs and decisions that will arise in the process. Here are a few tips to know on the road to becoming a homeowner. Know what you can afford Despite all the enticing homes for sale in town,...