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Apr 21, 2023 / Money Tips

5 Reasons to Check Out a Utah First Checking Account

As banking continues to evolve, why are so many checking accounts stuck in the past? They come with old-fashioned fees, pricey overdraft protection, and antiquated account access. Isn’t it about time for the checking account to change? At Utah First, you get all the checking account features you need to manage your money in a…
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May 27, 2022 / Money Tips

How to Choose the Right Checking Account

A checking account is a checking account is a checking account. You put your money in, you take your money out, you get a little interest, and that’s what it’s all about. You can find the same hokey-pokey routine at every bank or credit union…
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Jan 14, 2021 / Money Tips

What’s the True Cost of Courtesy Pay?

You’ve probably heard the term “courtesy pay” before. Essentially, it’s a service provided by your bank or credit union to cover insufficient funds in your checking account. Courtesy pay can kick in to cover a purchase, so you can avoid the embarrassment and inconvenience of a declined…
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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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