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Sep 07, 2023 / News

Fostering a Love of Learning—One Utah First Scholarship at a Time

When it comes to helping students, we believe in learning by heart. That is, the more love you give to local students, the more they’ll love learning. That’s why we’re investing in the next generation of Utahns by helping students pursue their professional dreams with a little extra cash for college. Cash for College Scholarship Every quarter,…
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Jun 02, 2023 / Local Utah

Utah First Voted Best Credit Union of SLC

At Utah First, we know Utah, and with our headquarters located in beautiful downtown Salt Lake, we know Salt Lake City too. We also know that all credit unions are NOT created equal. It’s easy to fall into the trap that all financial institutions are…
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Apr 14, 2023 / News

Utah First Named Top 100 Credit Union In the Country

Utah First has been named as one of the top 100 credit unions in the United States by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This ranking assesses the performance of credit unions and banks across the country, based on returns, growth and efficiency—with a particular emphasis on…
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Dec 30, 2022 / Local Utah

New Financial Beginnings

We all have financial firsts—our first bank account, first credit card, first car loan, first home. These firsts come at different times for different individuals, but they all represent the start of our own personal journey to accomplish our goals and find financial peace of…
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Nov 23, 2022 / Local Utah

We’re Thankful for You!

During this season of thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the past year. 2022 has been another amazing year for Utah First—one of continued growth and recognition for our credit union. We have grown in leaps and bounds and welcomed many new…
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Aug 19, 2022 / Money Tips

Are You in a Bad Banking Relationship?

It’s not you, it’s your big bank. You’ve tried hard to have a mutually beneficial banking relationship—one that’s built on respect, trust, and unwavering honesty—but you get the feeling that your big bank just isn’t the best bank for you. You’ve tried to make things…
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Jul 15, 2022 / Local Utah

Utah First Credit Union Wins 8th Straight Crystal Performance Award

All credit unions are created equal, right? It’s easy to fall into the trap that all financial institutions are alike—safe places to store and borrow money without any real substantive differences. But pay attention to the little details, and you’ll find that some credit unions…
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Shoe a Little Love

Dec 01, 2021 / Local Utah

Shoe a Little Love this Holiday Season

At Utah First, we’re always looking for ways to be significant in the lives of our members and our community. And what better time of year to be significant than the holiday season? Every year, Utah First and The Community Volunteers of Utah join forces…
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Crystal Performance Award

Nov 08, 2021 / News

Utah First Credit Union Wins 7th Straight Crystal Performance Award

As a credit union that’s hyper focused on the people and community we love (our name says it all), we’ve always known that we’re a little different. We take pride in helping people, and the results usually follow. It’s a different approach in the financial…
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Mar 31, 2020 / News

Coronavirus: What to expect regarding your personal finances

As the situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we want you to know that we’re here for you. A worldwide pandemic is never an easy thing to endure. It introduces fear and worry for personal health and safety, as well as economic stability. But…
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