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Maintain Your Budget During the Holidays
Dec 6, 2016 | Financial Tip
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
Nov 30, 2016 | Community Involvement
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...
Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Fraud
Nov 7, 2016 | Financial Tip, Fraud Updates, Uncategorized
With nearly 38,000 complaints logged in 2015, credit card fraud ranks as the second most common form of identity theft, behind only tax- or wage-related fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission. It can take many forms, including: Scammers who try to sucker you...
United Financial participated in 4th Annual CU Lunch Local
Oct 26, 2016 | Community Involvement
United Financial participated in CU Lunch Local on October 18. The Credit Union bought lunch for six of their local business accounts, from six local restaurants. “We are excited to be able to use this day to support local restaurants and to treat a few of our local...
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Household Tips to Save Money
Mar 1, 2016 | Financial Tip
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
Jun 29, 2015 | Our Products
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
Jun 8, 2015 | Financial Tip
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,...