Smart Money Blog

Financial tips and money-saving advice from USU Credit Union

  • Ten Great Shopping Apps to Help You Save Money

    November 23, 2016

    Online shopping is convenient. It allows you to avoid the crowds, easily compare prices, and find everything you are looking for. With these ten apps you can find new ways to save money and make online shopping even better than before!

  • Golden Tree Holiday Giving Campaign

    November 21, 2016

    The 18th Annual Goldenwest Credit Union “Golden Tree” holiday campaign is now accepting donations. Members of the Credit Union and the community are invited to participate in this charitable tradition. Goldenwest is sponsoring children from 25 families referred to the Credit Union by the Weber Human Services Foundation. This program provides local children with much needed winter clothing, shoes, coats, and toys from each child’s Christmas wish list.

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  • Protect Your Digital Privacy

    November 3, 2016

    Have you ever had the feeling you are being watched? Well, if you use the internet for anything, you are being watched all the time. It can be as innocent as gathering information for marketing purposes, and can be as malicious as stealing important personal information such as bank account passwords.

  • Fraud Prevention

    October 31, 2016

    Just this month, federal authorities have arrested dozens of con artists for pretending to be the IRS and scamming thousands of people out of hundreds of millions of dollars. These scammers called their victims and informed them that unless they immediately paid their balance, they would be arrested by dispatched law enforcement.

  • Get Away Today Fall 2016 Deals

    October 26, 2016

    Halloween Time is the most spooktacular time of the year at the Disneyland® Resort taking place until October 31st! The holiday fun doesn’t end there. In mid-November, the Disneyland® Resort becomes The Merriest Place on Earth with holiday attraction overlays and seasonal entertainment.

  • Self Service at the Branch

    August 15, 2016

    Over the past several years, Credit Union members have quickly adopted online and mobile technology to conduct transactions with their computers or smart phones. But when you walk into a branch, the experience has been seemingly unchanged for many decades. Until now.

  • Utah Credit Card Fraud

    July 28, 2016

    Credit card fraud is something to be wary of, especially in these summer months when we rely on our cards for travel convenience. According to a recent story on KSL, Utah citizens have reason to be cautious in using their credit cards for every-day transactions around town.

  • Summer Home Improvements

    July 20, 2016

    With its longer days and warmer weather, summer is a great time to work on home improvements that benefit you and your family all year long. Updates can beautify your home, clean it up, and can save you money in the long run.

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