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How To Pay Off Credit Card Debt

11/7/2024

At some point, almost everyone encounters debt—whether it's from education, a medical emergency, buying a car, or purchasing a new home. For some, debt is part of a carefully planned budget, while for others, it can pile up more quickly than expected. The good news is, no matter how much debt you have, there are practical ways to take control of your credit card balances.

How to pay off credit card debt

Here are some effective strategies to help you get started on your debt-free journey:

 

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Top 5 Reasons to Get a Personal Loan

11/5/2024

Personal loans can be used for almost any expense, including debt consolidation, home improvement projects, large purchases and emergencies. Personal loans may be advertised specific to their use — home improvement loans, travel loans or medical loans — but they function the same way.

Personal Loan

How do personal loans work?

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Top 5 Facebook Scams

9/13/2024

Facebook, now known as Meta, has over a billion users. That’s a lot of people who check their accounts regularly! Cybercriminals take advantage of Meta’s popularity to try to trick users every day. Here are the top five scams that cybercriminals use on Meta:

Facebook Scams

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Winter Energy Saving Tips

9/12/2024

As winter begins on December 21st, many of us will see colder temperatures and higher utility bills. But with a few simple adjustments and energy-saving hacks, you can stay warm without the high costs.

Winter Energy Savings Tips

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2024 Scams

9/5/2024

As in previous years, many of the latest scams in 2024 will likely involve twists on time-tested scams. Scammers and fraudsters are expected to exploit new technology and emotions around major events yet to come to trick and scare people. But scammers will always have the same goal—to get your personal information or money. Learning about these latest developments will hopefully help you stay one step ahead.

Cyber Security

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Understanding Auto Loans

8/27/2024

Knowing how auto loans work can make your journey to a new ride smooth and stress-free, plus financing through Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) comes with some fantastic benefits. Because we focus on our member, We ensure you get the best deal possible. With competitive rates, personalized service, and a member-friendly approach, we make financing easy and straightforward. Let’s break down the auto loan process together!

Understanding Auto Loans

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What Is A Credit Score And Why Is It Important?

8/8/2024

Your credit score, usually between 300 and 850, is a prediction of your creditworthiness – indicating how likely you are to repay a loan on time. A credit score gives lenders a brief overview of your repayment history and ability to repay loans. A high credit score suggests to financial institutions that you will make timely loan payments. A low credit score indicates that there is a higher risk that you will not repay a loan. Your credit score can affect not only if you can qualify for a loan, but also the interest rate you may pay on the loan.

Credit Score Infograph

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