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Before you can prepare for a recession, it’s important to know what it is.

A recession is when the country's economy drops over several months or, in some cases, years. During the recession period, the country's gross domestic product, or the value of the goods and services it produces, drastically drops. Due to inflation and high levels of unemployment less money is spent in the market.

The very word conjures images of IT experts working to keep the world wide web safe – but the truth is you can manage your own cybersecurity in simple ways every day. Learning new habits and taking advantage of state-of-the-art tools from United Community can make it easy to keep you and your accounts safe. Be informed by learning more.

Credit adds flexibility to planning and makes it possible to pay for expensive items over a period of time. Although it is very easy to take on more debt than you can afford, if you borrow wisely, you can come out ahead and achieve your financial goals quickly and affordably. Learn more.

Everyone knows that buying a car can be costly and frustrating if you don't have all the facts. At United Community, we make it easy to get all information you need. Our goal is to save you time and money with all of your auto needs and that’s why we’ve partnered with Member Auto Center to offer an exciting solution for your auto buying needs.

May hosts National Senior Fraud Awareness day and is marked as Older American month. To pay tribute to this, here are some simple tips to protect yourself and/or your senior loved ones from financial fraud.

Among the most common questions about retirement relate to knowing how much money will be enough to live on.

Learn more about what debt collectors cannot do when trying to collect funds. 

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When it comes to getting a credit card, qualifying is actually one of the easiest parts of the process. Establishing a positive credit record, however, requires dedication and patience.

Perhaps now more than ever, life is unpredictable – and so are financial markets. Rates are rising, bonds are falling, and stocks are riding a volatile roller coaster. For this reason, you may be wondering when the right time is for you to invest. It’s a complex question – and we’ve got some answers…