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What you should know before buying a car
Buying a car in 2025 isn’t quite the joyride it used to be. UCU is here to help you steer through the chaos with confidence, clarity, and that first drive home.
Drive smart, finance smarter: Empowering your auto loan decisions
Unlock your dream vehicle with smart Auto Loan decisions. New, used, or refinancincing? UCU is here to help guide you through it all.
Empower your financial future: Taking control of your money story
Empower yourself: Follow along with our informative guidelines for personal financial wellness, growth, and development
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Avoiding Online Scams in the Digital Age
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6 Steps for Smart Credit Management
When it comes to managing your credit, there are many ways to ensure you are maximizing your score potential while also employing best practices...
Leaving University Credit Union Website
Giving our University Communities a financial advantage
University Credit Union offers membership to employees, students and alumni of UCLA, Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, Santa Clara University, Saint Mary's College, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, University of Texas at Arlington, Abilene Christian University, Mount St. Mary's University, Chabot College and Las Positas College, West Coast Conference Universities, Western Athletic Conference Universities, and other universities throughout California. UCU offers a variety of products and services including checking accounts, credit cards, home mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, commercial loans, insurance, investments, as well as digital banking.