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How to Teach Children to Save Money
For parents, every milestone their child reaches is cause for excitement and celebration. Getting older usually means more independence and, more responsibility. And a primary responsibility is learning how to save and...
Private and Federal Student Loans: The Differences
Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, or even a parent, when it comes to paying for college, you’ve probably considered getting a loan. If you're thinking about using student loans to help cover any costs that might exceed...
How to Create a Simple Budget
If you’re like most people, you work hard for your money. You need much of that income to meet your obligations – housing, food, transportation, insurance, etc.
Staying Safe When Shopping or Banking Online
Banking and shopping online are modern conveniences we’ve come to rely on to make our lives easier and more efficient. We use our phones,..
Are HELOCs a Good Idea?
Tapping into your home equity is a very convenient way to obtain a loan that can be used for many different things, like a home renovation project or to help fund college expenses...
Secured vs. Unsecured Loans: What's the Difference?
Most of us need a little financial help at one time or another. Maybe you have a large, unanticipated expense like a home or car repair. Perhaps it's an unforeseen medical bill. Or, maybe you are...
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.