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Nov 28, 2016 / Money Tips

Credit Card Tips for the Smart Holiday Shopper

‘Tis the season of overspending, overeating, and listening to Christmas music until your ears bleed. We can’t do much to help you about the last two (earbuds, anyone?), but we do have some credit card tips that will help you be a smart shopper this holiday season. Follow these steps before, during, and after your…

Sep 23, 2016 / Auto & RV

Safety First: Car Safety Features To Help You Stay Accident-Free

There’s a lot to think about when you’re in the market for a new car: price, gas mileage, make and model, color… The list goes on. There’s another, often-overlooked factor to consider when shopping around for your new set of wheels: car safety features. Some…

Utah First Wins Two National Performance Awards

Sep 08, 2016 / News

Utah First Receives Second Raddon Award for Performance

For the second time in two years, Utah First Federal Credit Union earned recognition as one of the top ten credit unions in the country by the Raddon Financial Group. The Crystal Performance Award identifies credit unions that show outstanding performance across several criteria. Each…

Young woman seeking answers to her money management questions

Jun 02, 2016 / Money Tips

Real Talk: The Money Management Questions You Don’t Want to Ask

Talking about money isn’t always easy. But sometimes a little real talk is all you need to get the answers that will help you get back on your financial feet. So, let’s have some real talk. Here are the questions that some of us are…

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…

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…

Couple Making Home Improvements with HELOC

Mar 18, 2016 / Home Equity

Financial Firsts: Applying for a Home Equity Line of Credit

A Guide to Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) Your home is more than just a place to live—it’s also one of the most valuable financial assets you own. As you pay down your mortgage and home values increase, you build home equity, which can…

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,…

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…

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…