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Apr 28, 2023 / Local Utah

What’s the Difference Between a Bank and a Credit Union?

You can put your money almost anywhere: in a bank, in a credit union, in a shoebox, under a mattress, or even in a one of those metal briefcases that you handcuff to your hand like in the movies. But as most people make a decision about what’s best for their money, handcuffs and heavy…
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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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Mar 26, 2020 / News

We’re Here and We’re Ready to Help

At Utah First, we have been inspired by the way Utahns have come together in recent days to help and serve one another. In that same spirit, we want to emphasize that we are here and that we’re happy to help with your financial needs!…
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Oct 23, 2019 / Local Utah

3 Reasons Utah is a Great Place to Grow Your Money

Living in Utah is great, we’ve got mountains, we’ve got lakes, we’ve got wide plains and narrow canyons. But we’ve also got a big financial reason for living in the great state of Utah—it’s one of the best places in the entire country to grow…
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Oct 11, 2018 / Local Utah

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Credit Union

There’s a lot to think about when deciding where to put your money. But if local ownership, personalized service and attention, and commitment to community are important to you, there’s a good chance you’ll want to consider a credit union. But which one? With so…
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Jul 10, 2018 / News

Forbes Names Utah First One of America’s Best In State Credit Unions

Utah First Credit Union has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions by Forbes Magazine. This is the first ever Best-In-State list of banks and credit unions published by Forbes, which designated between one and five financial institutions in each state, depending on the…
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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…
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