building credit Archives - Utah First Credit Union

Jun 15, 2026 / Credit

How Long Does It Take to Rebuild Credit?

When life throws expensive little surprises your way, your credit might need some extra love later on. Maybe you had to pivot during a tough season, cover unexpected costs, or focus on getting through a lot all at once. Sound like your situation? Don’t sweat it! At Utah First, financial setbacks don’t define you. We’re…

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Apr 20, 2026 / Credit

What’s a Good Credit Score Goal for My Age?

A real-talk guide to credit for every stage of life “Is my credit score good for my age?” It’s a super common financial question that rarely gets a straightforward answer. Credit scores aren’t graded on a curve by age, but age does bring experience —…

Jun 06, 2022 / Credit

Are You Creditworthy? (Cringe)

Creditworthiness. It just might be the cringiest word in the entire financial dictionary. At the very least, it evokes feelings of unfair financial judgment—separating the haves from the have-nots and generally making a certain percentage of the population feel less than stellar about their current…

Jun 03, 2021 / Credit

Is Your Financial Institution the Right Fit for You?

Before you go to your financial institution to ask them for a loan, take a moment to ask yourself what you want out of your financial institution. After all, if you’re going to be one-half of a legitimate lending partnership, you should have a say…

Feb 05, 2018 / Credit

How Do I Begin Building Credit?

Credit – it’s the double-edged sword of modern society. With good credit, you can do a lot in this world. You can borrow money, buy a home, buy a car, and start a business. But, without it, your options can be severely limited. So, how…