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Aug 26, 2015 / Money Tips

College Life 101: Budget Tips for Back to School

Ah, back to school: the beginning of a new semester, a new school year, and a new list of reasons to be broke. Before you take that second job dressing up as a furry mascot or borrow more cash from Mom and Dad, check out these budgeting tips. Track your finances. Tracking your finances is…

Aug 18, 2015 / Mortgages

Dollars and Sense of Home Buying

Are you ready for what will likely be the biggest purchase you’ll ever make? You probably are ready to settle into your first home and enjoy the freedom of owning those walls you can put holes in wherever you want. You’re probably excited to redecorate…

Aug 11, 2015 / Local Utah

Trade in Your Vacation for a Staycation

Summer vacations are out; staycations are in. Why? A staycation offers all the fun of a traditional vacation but will cost you less time, money and headache. Salt Lake City offers plenty of ways to cool down, see the sights and socialize – all without…

Colorful Summer Events in Salt Lake City - The Color Run

Jul 02, 2015 / Local Utah

Colorful Summer Events in SLC

It’s summer in Salt Lake City. The skies are blue, the daffodils are yellow and winter’s white snow is just a faint memory. So put on some sunscreen, grab your shades and call your friends – it’s time to have some fun. We rounded up…

Apr 16, 2015 / Auto & RV

How to Get a Car Loan with Less-Than-Perfect Credit

Most people aren’t what might be called perfect borrowers. Some may still be pulling their credit back from the brink after a job loss. Others may be self-employed, with income that varies a lot. Whatever the reason, not everyone can qualify for those enticing 0%…

Woman calculating savings when using a home equity loan to pay off debt.

Mar 04, 2015 / Home Equity

Use a Home Equity Loan to Cut Debt Costs

Paying off credit card and other types of short-term debt can be liberating. But trying to get debt-free can seem hopeless, as interest charges accumulate even when you make hefty payments. If you’re a homeowner whose house is worth more that the mortgage and you’re…

Surprising Ways to Use a Home Equity Loan - Family Vacation

Feb 25, 2015 / Home Equity

Surprising New Ways to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) lets you use the equity in your home to get the cash you need. Most of the time, people use a HELOC for home improvements--a new roof or a kitchen remodel--but did you know that you could use…

7 Steps to a Fantastic Financial New Year

Jan 26, 2015 / Money Tips

7 Steps to a Fantastic Financial Year

As we approach the end of 2015’s first month, many people have already forgotten or abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. But it’s not too late to make 2015 the year of more green. Check out the steps to reach your financial goals. 1. Track Spending…

Man Juggling to Illustrate the Challenge of Multiple Credit Cards - Balance Transfer Can Simplify

Dec 29, 2014 / Visa Cards

5 Great Times for a Balance Transfer

With the holiday gifting in the books, you may have already peeked at your credit card bills. If Santa was a little too generous this year, or you want to consolidate other debt, a balance transfer may be the best option. Here are five times…

Child at Guadalupe School with New Shoes from Utah First and The Community Volunteers of Utah Warm the Soles

Dec 19, 2014 / Warm the Soles

UFCU Warms Soles this Holiday Season

At Utah First Credit Union, we are committed to making the lives of our Utah neighbors better—and we couldn’t do it without our community partners, employees and members. Every year, the Warm the Soles shoe drive provides shoes for children who may otherwise go without…