January 2022 | Issue 62

January news & updates

"Our vision is that United 1st will be our member's recommended source for financial solutions through our continued investment in our respected employees and the communities we serve."

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Become Financially Fit in 2022 About half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year, but less than 20% of people keep them. Getting into shape and achieving financial goals are among the most popular resolutions. While we can’t help you reach your ideal weight, we can share 6 ways to help you become financially fit in the new year!  Read more

Annual Meeting of the Membership & Member Appreciation Week

We are pleased to announce that our 2022 Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, March 14 at 5:15pm in our Kingsland Service Center (no prizes will be drawn at this meeting). All members are also invited to attend our Member Appreciation Week Open Houses the week of March 14-18 in our local Service Centers, where we will provide refreshments and giveaways.  In addition, we will be awarding various prizes at the end of that week. *

Members can enter to win via SurveyMonkey or by completing a door prize slip at your local branch.  *Please visit our website for full details and a list of contest rules.

Save on TurboTax® and H&R Block® This Tax Season Get the tax help you need and special member savings with TurboTax and H&R Block. TurboTax - File with the #1 best-selling tax software, to help you get your taxes done right, and get your maximum refund, guaranteed. PLUS, as a credit union member you can save up to $15 when you file with TurboTax. Get started with TurboTax today! H&R Block – Whether you want to meet with a tax pro in-office, via drop off, or send your documents virtually, let the tax pros do the rest. H&R Block will always get your biggest possible refund, guaranteed. PLUS, as a credit union member first-time filers receive $25 off their expert tax prep, and returning customers get the Tax Identity Shield® add-on. Get your H&R Block coupon now and save! Visit https://taxservices.lovemycreditunion.org for TurboTax and H&R Block offer details and disclaimers.

In the market for a New or Used vehicle? ~ we offer rates as low as 2.99% APR* ~

Before you head out, be sure you are fully equipped to negotiate your price. Visit our website where you will find a series of financial calculators that can help you calculate monthly payment and overall interest. While you’re there, complete the loan application for pre-approval. Armed with this information, you will have the upper hand in purchasing your vehicle at the best price and interest rate! *APR is Annual Percentage Rate. Terms & conditions apply, based on qualifications

Your credit score is a three-digit number that creditors use to assess how likely you are to repay your loans. A high score can help you qualify for the lowest interest rates and gives you the ability to borrow money for purchases. Click here to learn how you can help protect and increase your credit scores!

NEW! Make your Visa card your preferred way to pay when you check out with PayPal. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy the benefits of your card on your PayPal online purchases: Pay with PayPal when you make an online or mobile purchase At checkout, choose your United 1st Credit Union Visa Card or add it to your payment options Select your card as your preferred way to pay It’s that simple! This one-time step will make your Visa® card your preferred way to pay for online purchases, so you can enjoy the benefits of your card with every PayPal Purchase.

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Effective February 1, 2022, United 1st Credit Union will be implementing a new “Member Expulsion Policy” as a means of protecting the credit union from unnecessary and exorbitant risk. This policy outlines the action United 1st Credit Union may take to expel a member in response to behavior that is  illegal, threatening, abusive, or otherwise disruptive to credit union operations and/or activity that causes a financial loss, is associated with fraud, and/or increased reputational or regulatory compliance risk to the credit union.