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Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Learn some fundamental online security tactics you can use to help protect yourself against threats online. -
Three Tips for Smart Investing
Have you established your career, bought a home, or started a family? If you have, you might be concerned about your financial future. If this sounds like you, it might be time to find the right financial advisor. -
Making Home Ownership a Reality
UFCU staff and referral partners worked together to help 2,993 Members buy or refinance a home in 2016. Learn why the Austin Business Journal has named UFCU Mortgage Services the largest mortgage lender in Austin for two consecutive years now. -
Purchasing a Used Vehicle, Post-Disaster
Any time a natural disaster strikes, the effects can be far-reaching and long-lasting. Consider these five ways you can be sure you’re making a smart choice for you when selling or purchasing a vehicle after a disaster. -
Improve Your Finances with a Personal Loan
Learn how a personal loan could be a great tool to help you improve your finances, whether you’re raising your credit rating, paying off debt, or trying to reach the next phase in your financial journey. -
Are You Ready for Home Ownership? Four Ways to Know
It’s not always obvious for first-time home buyers when the time is right to make that big purchase. If home ownership is something you’re working toward, here are four ways to know if you’re really ready. -
How to Protect Yourself When Shopping Online
Learn how you can protect yourself from potential fraudsters while shopping online. -
The Benefits of Multiple Savings Accounts
Learn four ways having multiple savings accounts can help you stay organized and can even make it easier to reach your savings goals as you’ll lessen temptation and earn more with interest. -
Home Ownership — The American Dream Lives On
While the housing crisis did impact the desire to own a home, it did not have a long-term effect. The American dream of owning a home lives on. -
What's at Risk with Minimum-Limit Auto Insurance?
If you’re confused about auto insurance (liability minimums, maximums, or terminology in general) this article is for you. -
Four Practical Reasons to Join a Credit Union
Credit unions are a great alternative to traditional banks. Here are four practical reasons everyone should join a credit union. -
Six Tips for Improving Your Credit Score
Almost everyone has a credit card, but using them responsibly is key to building credit and boosting your score. These six practical tips show how to improve your credit score, maintain good credit, and use credit cards to your advantage—helping you reach financial goals and qualify for better loan rates -
Five Fun and Frugal Date Ideas
Interesting in going on a romantic date but worried about the cost? Here are 5 fun and frugal date ideas. -
Ten Tools for First-Time Home Buyers
Do you have a list of projects you want to tackle in your new home? Here are the basic tools you’ll need to get the job done. -
Six Steps to Setting Up a Budget This Year
If you’ve always wanted to know how to set up an annual budget, we’ve put together six steps to help you get there. -
Three Ways to Learn More About Investing
Are you eager to understand the world of Investments? Here are three ways you can get started on the path to becoming a knowledgeable investor. -
How to Stay on Financial Track
Want the coming year to be a great one for making progress on your financial goals? Follow these tips to set your financial goals and stay on track. -
How to Get a Great Deal at a Dealership
Buying a new car can be an exciting time. Just the idea of having a new car, the test drive, the new car smell — it’s something a lot of us gear up for. Here are four tips to help you shop for a car with confidence, get the best deal possible on your loan, and walk away from the dealership satisfied.