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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 committed to ending the cycle this year, using your home…

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…

Credit Card Shopping Tips for the Holidays

Dec 12, 2014 / Visa Cards

5 Credit Card Tips for the Holidays

The holiday season is the happiest time of year—and often the most expensive. Having the cash at hand to pay for holiday travel, gifts, feasts, decorations and celebrations can be difficult. But indiscriminately throwing your credit around can lead to a new year full of…