Avalaunch Media, Author at Utah First Credit Union

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Nov 03, 2026 / Home Equity

Kitchen Upgrades? Easy as Pie With Your HELOC

Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of kitchens. Every burner’s on, every inch of counter is covered, and somewhere in the background an aging dishwasher is making a noise that definitely wasn’t in the manual. If your kitchen is starting to show its age, your Utah First HELOC can help fund the upgrades that make holiday…

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Oct 28, 2026 / Money Tips

Give Your Whole Home the Fall-Back Treatment: 10 Quick Winter Resets

It’s almost time to fall back! Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, which means one glorious bonus hour of sleep and a built-in excuse to check every household setting still stuck on summer time. The kitchen clock and the car dash get all the…

Oct 12, 2026 / Home Equity

Haunted by High-Interest Debt? How a HELOC Could Help

Opening a credit card statement when you have high-interest balances can be scarier than checking behind the shower curtain while you’re home alone. If you’re a homeowner with credit card debt taking up more room in your life than you’d like, a home equity line…

Aug 12, 2026 / Money Tips

Four Scams That Look Legit Until You Look Closer

Scammers have gotten a little too good at looking legit. They may knock on your door dressed like a utility worker, send a package alert that looks straight from USPS, or slide into your inbox pretending to be your boss. Then they make urgent requests,…

Aug 04, 2026 / Home Equity

6 HELOC Upgrades for a Smoother School Year

Back-to-school season is here, and the supply list might be a little longer than it used to be. Along with pencils and binders, your family may be budgeting for tuition, technology, dorm essentials, and home spaces that make it easier to study, stay organized, and…

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Aug 01, 2026 / Auto & RV

Get Your Teen Rolling With Auto Loans for Students

First cars are a whole thing. The excitement, the borderline-terrifying realization that your kid is about to be on the road alone, the crash course in budgets and insurance — it’s a milestone, and it’s gonna feel like one! Thankfully, Utah First is here to make…

Jul 28, 2026 / Home Equity

When Does Refinancing Make Sense? A Utah Homeowner’s Checklist

At Utah First Credit Union, we know Utah homeowners often wonder, “When is the right time to refinance my home?” Refinancing can be a savvy move if it aligns with your financial goals – whether that’s saving money on your monthly payment or tapping into…

Jul 22, 2026 / Local Utah

Utah First Named Best Credit Union of SLC, 2026

We’re pleased to announce that Utah First Credit Union has been voted Best Credit Union by Best of SLC™ 2026. Best of SLC is the largest and most trusted “best of” awards program in Salt Lake City, and unlike most awards programs, this one isn’t…

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Jul 12, 2026 / Auto & RV

Owe More Than Your Car Is Worth? Here’s What to Do

Realizing you owe more on your car than it’s worth isn’t a fun surprise. If your auto loan balance is higher than your car’s current value, you’re what the financial world calls being “upside down” or “underwater” on your loan. No need to freak out,…

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Jul 07, 2026 / Home Equity

Spark Financial Freedom With Your HELOC This Summer

Summer has officially arrived! The grills are fired up, fireworks have gone off, and chances are you’ve already started thinking about what’s next — whether that’s finally tackling a home project, taking a family vacation, or getting ahead on a financial goal that’s been hanging…