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Three Tips to Conquer Irregular Expenses
Do you struggle to come up with the cash to pay for your insurance premiums, taxes, or other periodic expenses? If so, you’re not alone. When you pay for something only once or twice a year, it’s more challenging to budget for it successfully. But a little planning can go a long way. Follow these three easy tips to make paying for periodic expenses easier. -
Four Priorities for Finding Your First Home Faster
Ready to buy your first home? Consider these four search priorities to find your first home faster. -
Five Reasons to Consider Life Insurance
Life insurance is more than just a way to pay the bills if something happens to you. Consider these five reasons to get life insurance. -
Better Research Returns Better Outcomes on Auto Loans
If you’re ready for a new car, even if it’s just new to you, do your homework first. Here are three ways better research usually ends in better outcomes. -
The Benefits of Online Banking
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 101: The Basics
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. -
Does a Money Market Make Sense for You?
What is a money market account, and does one have a place in your financial plan? Find out if money markets can make sense, and cents, for you. -
Three Tips to Skip Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Many workers feel their earnings barely stretch to their next paycheck, but there are ways to make your income last longer. -
Buy or Rent? 10 Questions to Help You Decide
Are you trying to decide between renting and buying? Consider these 10 personal and financial questions before you decide. -
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. -
Four Easy Ways to Save Money
Have you mastered the skill of saving money? Consider these four tips for building up your savings. -
Four Ways Technology Can Improve Your Finances
Are you benefiting from technology beyond news and entertainment? Learn how you can use technology to improve your finances. -
What to Know About Extended Warranties
Who foots the bill for car repairs once your original vehicle warranty expires? Without an extended warranty, you will. -
How to Invest for the Very First Time
The world of investing can be overwhelming to those who are new to it. Consider these tips for getting started. -
Your Auto Loan Term Is More Important than You Think
Are you in the market for a new car? Don’t underestimate the importance of your auto loan term. -
Three Tips to Help College Graduates Establish their Finances
Recent college graduates can take advantage of these three tips when they’re young, and be well on their way to establishing very strong personal finances from the start. -
Five Tips for Today’s Home Buyers
Are you getting ready to buy a home? If you’re planning on buying a home, whether or not it’s your first, here are five helpful tips for today’s home buyer. -
Multi-Factor Authentication — What to Know
Multi-factor authentication helps ensure that only you can access your UFCU accounts through and helps protect your personal information from fraud and identify theft.