Be a Wise Consumer

Road trips have come a long way, and are still an economical way to travel. With some new tools and old-fashioned wisdom, along with our top ten list, you can plan a safe, low-cost, and fun road trip.

Make the most of your holiday shopping by being a conscientious holiday consumer and saver.

Being healthy saves money. Even knowing that unhealthy choices hit your wallet as much as your quality of life, it can still be tough to resist temptation. This article breaks down how small choices can add up to big sums of money.

Electronic auto-payments are a convenient and safe option for making recurring payments, and receiving recurring deposits like paychecks.

Your debit card is your handy go-to whenever you need cash and a great way to make purchases. You’d hate to be without it, even for a moment. Check out these tips to handle a card that’s lost, stolen, or about to expire.

Weddings can be an expensive undertaking. Establishing a budget, setting aside adequate funds and making smart choices can help you create a wedding day that is memorable and affordable.

One credit union principle is to be socially responsible to the communities they serve. Seven local credit unions, led by UFCU, put that principle into practice to make an Austinite’s dreams of homeownership come true while strengthening the financial health of our community.

Get our checklist of important tasks before you hit the road, and make it the best vacation ever.

If you’re looking to reduce clutter, bank more securely, and save time and money, it’s time to make the switch to paperless options.

If you are seeking a financial institution with social purpose, it may be time to join the UFCU movement. Give us a call, or stop by your local branch anytime to chat with a Personal Financial Representative and learn more.

Drive-thrus are one of many ways UFCU provides Members to take care of their banking business. Preparing ahead for your drive-thru visit can help minimize wait time, and get you on your way sooner.

Did you know that once you become UFCU Member, you’re a Member for life? Learn more about how UFCU is ready to be your financial partner, regardless of where life takes you.

COVID-19 is changing much in our lives, including planning for college expenses. Here are some ways to prepare.

Reading, writing, and arithmetic come at a price, literally, as families enter that late-summer rite of passage known as back-to school shopping. The good news is you can turn that back-to-school shopping into a teachable moment in wise consumerism with a few tips and techniques.

Picture this scenario. You are traveling out of state when the car breaks down in an unfamiliar town. Worse yet, the credit card processor at the mechanic shop is on the blink and you are short on cash. If you are a UFCU Member, the shared branch network may be your lifeline to the cash you need.

If baby is on the way, use the pregnancy months to prepare. Give us a call, or stop by your local branch anytime to chat with a personal financial representative and learn more.

Ever wonder why credit unions are able to offer great rates and lower fees, personalized service, and emphasize people over profits? Here’s a list of three great credit union benefits and the guiding principles that make them possible.

Are you still holding on to that checkbook? Times are changing. There are more benefits to online banking that you might realize. Here’s our top 10 list of reasons to go digital when it comes to banking.

Social security: It’s that thing we hear about — and pay into — our entire working careers. But what do you really know about social security? Here’s the 4-1-1 on this longstanding government program.

Are you benefiting from technology beyond news and entertainment? Learn how you can use technology to improve your finances.