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Avoiding Online Scams in the Digital Age
We seem to hear about a new online scam nearly every week in Southern California. While the internet has changed the world for the better in many ways, there is a downside. Online scams are still widely prevalent, and despite the misconception that they are primarily a...
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. Credit management is an ongoing process – not something that is only done every now and then...
Student Loan Debt Consolidation 101
Congratulations, grad! You made it through the four years (or more) of hard work and have earned a higher degree. As you embark on your exciting new career, remember to complete one of your last college assignments – paying off your student loan debt...
How Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) Work
Have you ever needed to borrow money, but you just weren’t sure how much you’d need? Let’s say you were working on a home improvement project, or you had a sudden emergency that you knew your savings wasn’t going to cover...
The best place to get a personal loan
If you want or need the cash to cover an expense, you may be considering applying with your financial institution for a personal loan. Of course, there are a variety of loan offerings, so it’s important to make sure you pick the right one...
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, Mount St. Mary's University, Chabot College and Las Positas College, West Coast Conference Universities, The Big West Universities, Western Athletic Conference Universities, Southland 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, insurance, investments, as well as digital banking.