Every couple of weeks we will feature a new question or tip that can help you learn more about your finances or community. If we know of a great deal, introduce a unique service, or have an insightful observation we'll let you know about it here! Just read through the links below. If you have a non-account-specific question you'd like us to answer on this page, email us at marketing@utcu.org.
Did U Know...
Credit Unions have been in the USA for 100 years?
It's true- 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the credit union movement in the United States. Millions of credit union members nationwide are thankful for the efforts of their predecessors for their work to get better rates and improved service.
The sooner you begin saving, the better off you will be?
If you're not saving now and you think you'll be able to play catch-up in the future, think again. Saving early in your life allows you to take advantage of the power of compounding, which is the effect of years of interest that your savings accrue. Take a look at our specially-designed products that will help you save, or talk to one of our representatives.
We are committed to supporting local events and causes?
The U makes it a point to stand behind organizations that seek to benefit our community. To see what we've supported in the past, visit our Community page.
That you can enhance your Online Banking experience with a multitude of FREE services?
Log onto Online Banking to sign up for any of these features:
- E-Statements- sign up for this FREE service (and save trees, too!)
- Notifications- customize this FREE service that allows you to receive an email notification when your balance reaches a certain level, a check clears, a payment is due, etc.
- Scheduled Transfers- tired of forgetting to make a loan payment or move money from one account to another? This FREE service makes it easy to schedule transfers to all your accounts, even loans
- Bill Pay- pay all your bills from your computer! Bill Pay is safe, easy, and FREE depending on your checking account relationship
- StockWatch- enter in any stocks you'd like to keep your eye on and keep track of them with this FREE service
That you can use over 35,000 ATMs with NO service charge?
It's true- as long as you have a United or eUreka! checking account, transactions at many ATMS nationwide are completely free. Check out the complete listing of ATMs in our networks.
We offer a credit monitoring service?
Keeping your credit in good condition is of great importance. If you'd like to have your credit report monitored daily and gain access to other identity theft prevention tools, consider signing up for
Triple Alert.
Our online calculators can help you save?
If you're looking for ways to save money, our calculators can help you find the best product and show you how to better budget your money.
