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May 05, 2020 / Credit

A Step-by-Step Guide to Switching Business Bank Accounts to Utah First

Business bank accounts are a big deal for small businesses, and it’s easy to see why. Businesses rely on their banks to help run daily operations. They place their faith, trust, and the care of their finances in an institution, and rightly expect to be treated like a business partner in return. Unfortunately, this commitment…
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Apr 23, 2020 / Money Tips

Use Your Quarantine Time to Organize Your Finances

With most of Utah in social isolation, you’ve probably had at least a little extra time on your hands in recent weeks. Maybe you’ve joined the tiktok challenge craze, or started learning a new language (self-paced online language learning is up). Or, maybe you’ve learned…
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Apr 21, 2020 / Security

Avoiding Scams Amid COVID-19

Difficult times can bring out the best in people and communities. We’ve seen that locally in recent weeks as people have pulled together for the common good to make masks for healthcare workers, spearhead donation efforts, and start social media campaigns to spread positivity. Unfortunately,…
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Apr 16, 2020 / Money Tips

How does the CARES stimulus impact you?

As a result of the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the federal government passed the CARES Act, a historic economic stimulus that will distribute $2.2 trillion in financial aid to businesses, households, and healthcare organizations. How does it impact you?    
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Apr 07, 2020 / Money Tips

4 Ways to Weather a Financial Storm

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…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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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…
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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…
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