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The Latest Articles
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Tips for Cybersafety, After a Disaster
Consider these tips to confidently give to relief efforts and deter fraudsters after disaster strikes. -
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Top 10 Ways to Evade Fraudsters during a Crisis
Not everyone responds to a crisis with kindness. Learn about three common scams and ten ways you can protect yourself. -
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Our Representatives Are Standing By — UFCU Your Way
While you can almost always manage your finances achieve most of your banking needs remotely, sometimes you need to talk to a representative. Learn the circumstances under which a phone call is your best bet. -
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Avoid Holiday Delays — Manage Your Money in Every Season
Official holidays can mean a day off for your financial institution, so be sure to add getting your banking done early to your list of holiday preparations. Get tips for managing your finances in every season. -
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Control Spending
No matter your current financial situation, spending your money wisely makes sense. Being intentional about your money helps you use it on things that really matter to you. Follow these simple tips to set up and stick with your budget. -
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Navigate Financial Stress
Financial stress impacts everyone. It doesn’t have an income or age limit, and we all go through it at some point in our lives. Fortunately, there are strategies to help prevent and reduce financial stress. -
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Budgeting for a Staycation
Need a vacation? You don’t have to break the bank to do it. Instead, get much-needed R&R by taking a staycation. Consider these tips to keep your vacation fun and on budget. -
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Four Easy Ways to Save Money
Have you mastered the skill of saving money? Consider these four tips for building up your savings. -
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Pay Yourself First!
Take a deep dive into what it means to pay yourself first, and how you can achieve this goal consistently. -
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Skills You Need to Save
Saving helps you plan for the future and provides a safety net in case of an emergency. Learn different saving methods and how to stay motivated so you can achieve your goals. -
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5 Money Tips for New Graduates That Will Help Build Incredible Wealth
Did you just graduate from college? Congratulations! Now take a step back and learn how you can build wealth and get started on the right financial foot. -
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How to Make Your First Budget
Never had a budget before? Fear not. We’re here to tell you how to make one. -
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The Top 5 Things to Expect When You are Graduating From College
Graduating from college is an exciting time. You have your education behind you and your life ahead of you. Here’s what you can expect when you graduate. -
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Your Teenager’s First Checking Account
Is your teenager ready for a checking account? Get three tips to put your teen on the right path to responsibly managing their money. -
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How to Build Excellent Credit as a College Student
It’s not as hard as it might seem to build excellent credit as a college student. It starts with being responsible about your balances, your timeliness, and your borrowing power. -
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Tips for Teens to Maximize their First Paychecks
Getting that very first job is a rite of passage, and a major financial milestone for teenagers. Consider these recommendations to keep your teens on track once they start earning their own money at their first jobs. -
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How to Erase Student Debt Quickly
Students loans are a real concern for many graduates. Take advantage of these four tips for paying off your student loans quickly. -
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Setting and Achieving Financial Goals
Do you ever wonder where you are really going, financially? All too often, financial dreams are abandoned in lieu of life’s practical obligations. They may seem unachievable, or even silly. But they’re not. You can go from dreaming to achieving financial health by following these five steps.
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