How to Protect Your Credit and Identity this Holiday Season
October 22, 2019
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are fast approaching, and that means it is shopping season for you AND identity thieves. The modern-day..
4 Tips for Better Financial Health
September 7, 2019
We've all heard it...Give up your lattes. Cut up your credit cards. Save 12% of your income. These are the types of tips and tricks to get you on a..
Using the 50/20/30 Rule to Take Control of Your Finances
August 17, 2019
How many times have you been overwhelmed by your finances? It happens to all of us. However, there is a way to combat this stress: budgeting.
Our Top 3 Financial and Budgeting Resources
August 15, 2019
You might think a banker has all the financial answers and knowledge already, but the truth is...we don't. Just like with any industry, finance is..
Fix Your Spending Habits with a Simple Promise
July 26, 2019
Hi! I’m Casey. The Marketing Coordinator for United Bank. When I’m not at the bank or writing blog posts, you’ll typically find me in my car or at my..
Creating an Emergency Fund
July 8, 2019
What could possibly be more exciting than creating an emergency fund? Well, training to run to work when your car breaks down would be more exciting,..
Forget Cash Envelopes. Use Your Bank Accounts to Budget.
June 11, 2019
I hate to carry cash. I don’t know why exactly. Maybe because trying to dig the exact amount of cash I need out of my wallet seems inefficient in the..
6 Easy Ways to Be More Responsible with Your Money
June 5, 2019
Deciding to be more responsible with your money doesn’t have to mean creating a crazy strict budget or putting half your paycheck into savings...
The Easiest Way to Create an Emergency Fund (Without Touching Your Paycheck)
June 4, 2019
Creating an emergency fund has a ton of benefits, most of which you’ve probably heard before… it reduces the amount of money you have to put on..
3 Major Factors that Affect Your Chances of Getting a Loan
June 3, 2019
If you’re like most people, when you are considering a landmark purchase like a new home,car or even a business, it is necessary to think first about..