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Woman Shopping Using Mobile Wallet

May 13, 2016 / Security

Google Pay, Samsung Pay, & Apple Pay: Shopping Just Got Easier

Good news: the latest mobile wallet technology is making it safer and easier to shop. If you’re all about being able to leave the house without stuffing your pocket with your debit and credit cards, it’s time to try a mobile wallet app. All you have to do is enter your Utah First debit or…
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interview-tips-for-job-applicants

Apr 25, 2016 / Money Tips

Financial Firsts: Find Your First Job Without Going Broke

Write a resume. Write cover letters. Create a list of your accomplishments. Create a LinkedIn profile. Buy a suit. Practice answering interview questions. These are just a few of the pieces of advice you’ll hear when you embark on your first job search. It’s a…
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Couple Making Home Improvements with HELOC

Mar 18, 2016 / Home Equity

Financial Firsts: Applying for a Home Equity Line of Credit

Your home sweet home is much more than a place to hang your hat and kick up your feet with the family. The equity you’ve built in your home can help you get ahead financially by providing you with a boost when you need one.…
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Utah family and dog enjoying a hike in the evening sun.

Mar 11, 2016 / Local Utah

Save More than Daylight

Daylight Savings has a bad reputation. Spring forward means an hour of sleep lost, but we like looking on the bright side. So, grab a quick nap and get ready to enjoy that extra hour of evening sun. Here are a few ideas that won’t…
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Tips to Enjoy a Road Trip in Utah

Mar 01, 2016 / Auto & RV

Shift Gears with a Road Trip – Here’s How

It’s been a long, chilly winter in Utah and you’re a little stir-crazy and snow-tired. It’s time for a change of scenery and a change of pace. It’s cool, though, because our state rocks: we have five national parks, seven national monuments, seven national forests,…
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Woman Saving Money with her Personal Finance Budget

Jan 29, 2016 / Money Tips

Financial Firsts: Create a Personal Finance Budget

Ah, budgets. They sound like work. They sound like math. They sound like you probably won’t be able to go to the movies this weekend. But none of that is true. Okay, the math part is true – but doing a little bit of simple…
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Young man and woman buying first car with first auto loan.

Jan 20, 2016 / Auto & RV

Financial Firsts: Buy a Car with Confidence

Ah, your first car purchase. It’s a milestone moment when you get behind the wheel and cruise off in a set of wheels that you picked out, paid for, and signed off on. But it’s important to know what you can afford, what to look…
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Save the Date for Utah First's 2016 Annual Meeting

Jan 04, 2016 / Events

Save The Date:2016 Annual Meeting

Join us to learn more about your Credit Union, hear from Utah First’s Executive Team and Board of Directors, enter to win prizes, and dine. January 30, 2016 4:30 pm – Registration 5:00 pm – Business Meeting 6:00 PM – Light Hors d-oeuvres & Prize Drawing…
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Last Minute Holiday Shopping Tips

Dec 14, 2015 / Visa Cards

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Tips

Millions of Americans are scrambling to buy gifts for their families and friends. It’s a holiday tradition. But whipping out your wallet without a solid spending plan can get you into serious trouble. It’s not too late to establish some ground rules for your holiday…
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Utah First Credit Union Acknowledged with Raddon Crystal Award

Oct 16, 2015 / News

Utah First Receives Crystal Performance Award

Utah First Federal Credit Union has been presented with the Crystal Performance Award by the Raddon Financial Group. Utah First Federal Credit Union is the only credit union in Utah to receive this honor since the great recession and one of three Utah Credit Unions…
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