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How to Reach Out to Those in Need During the Holidays
Nov 26, 2014 | Community Involvement
In the tradition of philanthropy, a movement began not long ago to establish the Tuesday after Thanksgiving as a day of donating to humanitarian causes—a charitable antidote to the shopping blitz of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday marks a time when...
Establishing Credit for Teens {Podcast}
Nov 12, 2014 | Financial Tip
Getting a credit card can be a daunting experience for some people…especially teens and their parents. On this week’s episode of the Money Jar Podcast, we talk to Producer, Alex Ward about his decision to avoid using credit cards thus far, and its resulting...
5 Rules to Avoid a Holiday Season Financial Hangover
Nov 10, 2014 | Financial Tip
’Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house, hardly a creature was stirring but for the click of a mouse. For family members were checking financial statements online, and learning their finances were far from just fine. As the hangovers from too much...
Is your Debit Card compromised?
Oct 27, 2014 | General
Debit Card Holders: With the recent influx of data breaches at national companies, some of our members debit card information may have been compromised. We are in the process of notifying and ordering new cards for those members that have been identified in these data...
Need a New Car? Your Credit Union Membership Gives You Three Great Ways To Save
Aug 18, 2014 | Financial Tip, Uncategorized
United Financial Credit Union has three ways for our members to save on a new vehicle purchase. First, General Motors is offering all current and eligible credit union members preferred pricing on most new GM vehicles. This is in addition to the most current...
How to Teach Kids to Budget This Summer
Jul 18, 2014 | Financial Tip
Do you want to teach your kids about budgeting this summer? Most youngsters –59%– felt they could be smarter about money, according to a survey this year from broker T. Rowe Price Group, showing there’s plenty of room for improvement. By doing fun budgeting activities...
United Financial Members Can Save and Get Peace of Mind with ADT
Jul 7, 2014 | Our Products
United Financial Credit Union and Invest in America are offering an exclusive ADT Credit Union Member Plan. The plan includes a FREE ADT monitored home security system* and start up equipment, plus: $425 in exclusive credit union member savings in additional...
United Financial – Financial Fix: Identity Theft Protection
Jun 23, 2014 | Financial Tip, Fraud Updates
Welcome to our United Financial - Financial Fix! Look for a new topic every week. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11jdEUWx1sc&w=560&h=315] One out of every ten Americans will become a victim of identity theft. Will you be one of them? The following are ways...
Become a Feature Business Partner
Jun 16, 2014 | General
Would you like your business to be featured on our website? As a Business Partner of United Financial Credit Union you can! Simply fill out the questionnaire about your business and send in a logo. Once we receive the information, we will post your business on our...
3 Ways to Save Money on Your Vacation
Jun 12, 2014 | Financial Tip
The world is just asking to be explored, but with the cost of vacation sitting at an average of $1,145 per person in 2013, a trip this year may require some price cuts. Do a home budget analysis before you plan a trip, and if applicable, check on the currency rate of...
United Financial – Financial Fix: Checking your Credit Report
Jun 11, 2014 | Financial Tip
Welcome to our United Financial - Financial Fix! Look for a new topic every week. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lcQKq4jLxg?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Your credit reports matter. Credit reports may affect your mortgage rates, credit card approvals,...
50th Anniversary
Jan 20, 2014 | General
United Saginaw Credit Union was formed in 1964 to serve a small group of tool and die workers in the Bridgeport area. What started out in the home of one of our founding members, James & Doris Hubbell, eventually grew into our main office on Dixie Highway near...