Utah First, Author at Utah First Credit Union

Apr 07, 2020 / Money Tips

Have you ever been outdoors when the weather turned suddenly? The skies darken and the rain starts to pour, and your natural response is to take cover. You want to stay safe and comfortable, and wait for the weather to improve. The same applies to the economic storms that sometimes come out of nowhere. In…

Apr 03, 2020 / News

Small Businesses Rescue Loans: Understanding the Federal Paycheck Protection Program

The spread of coronavirus has impacted businesses, both large and small. With the sudden, dramatic dip in consumer spending, many companies are anticipating several months of financial hardship. In an effort to alleviate the severe economic impacts of the pandemic, the federal government enacted a…

Mar 31, 2020 / News

Coronavirus: What to expect regarding your personal finances

As the situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we want you to know that we’re here for you. A worldwide pandemic is never an easy thing to endure. It introduces fear and worry for personal health and safety, as well as economic stability. But…

Mar 26, 2020 / News

We’re Here and We’re Ready to Help

At Utah First, we have been inspired by the way Utahns have come together in recent days to help and serve one another. In that same spirit, we want to emphasize that we are here and that we’re happy to help with your financial needs!…

Jan 27, 2020 / Money Tips

Is Your Big Bank Playing Games with Your Money?

Games are fun. Games with your money are not. Many big banks have a whole litany of ways of playing games with your money, but the end goal is usually to keep your money from you, while taking a little bit for themselves. This game…

Dec 19, 2019 / Credit

Why Orange Platinum is the New Color of the Season

The holidays are here. The lights are aglow. And decorations of red and green adorn our homes and communities as we get ready for another year of festivities, fun, and good will toward everyone. It’s a season unlike any other. But it also requires a…

Nov 06, 2019 / Money Tips

4 Money Mistakes to Avoid this Holiday Season

Here’s a fun fact. This year, Nov. 1 fell on a Friday. That means Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday of every November) is as late as it can possibly be this year (Nov. 28). Among other things, this means that Black Friday falls just two days…

Oct 30, 2019 / Money Tips

Know Your Spending Triggers and How to Avoid Them

It’s a cold fall day in Salt Lake City. You’re downtown with friends and pass by a storefront where you see a beautiful new jacket. You take a look at your own (you’ve had it for a while now) and think to yourself, “Sure, it’s…

Oct 23, 2019 / Local Utah

3 Reasons Utah is a Great Place to Grow Your Money

Living in Utah is great, we’ve got mountains, we’ve got lakes, we’ve got wide plains and narrow canyons. But we’ve also got a big financial reason for living in the great state of Utah—it’s one of the best places in the entire country to grow…

Oct 09, 2019 / Money Tips

Try a Financial Fast to Save More Money

They say it takes 21 days to break a bad habit. And poor spending habits are among the most common bad habits of them all. Have you ever thought you were in a good financial position, only to reach the end of the month and…