Getting Married
Paying for the Big Day
Getting married is quite the commitment, not to mention an investment. Try these helpful tips to get started on the road to happiness.
USFCU Bridal Bucks
A personal loan is a quick and easy way to get additional cash for anything from a photographer to a honeymoon; consider it your “something borrowed”.
USFCU Visa Credit Card
Easy-to-use with low rates, low limit options and fraud protection; Great for larger expenses and vacation. Plus it earns rewards you could redeem for airline miles to use toward a great honeymoon!
Uncle Sam's Pockets
Getting married may affect the taxes you pay. Check with a tax professional or visit irs.gov for more information regarding this life change.
Life Insurance
You may consider purchasing additional life insurance.
Planning for the Big Day
Planning for a wedding and marriage – big or small – can be overwhelming. There are a few things that can help.
- Set up a new account or add your fiancé as a joint owner so you can easily pay for your wedding expenses.
- Going on a honeymoon? Let US Federal know, particularly if you’ll be out of the country. Spending on your debit or credit card could be flagged as suspicious because of uncharacteristic spending and frozen to avoid potential fraud.
- Need a new car or home to accommodate the union? Check out our auto and home solutions to see how we can help.
- Need to change your name? Give us a call and we'd be happy to help take care of changing your name on your US Federal accounts. You'll also want to find out how to change your name in other aspects of your life including your driver's license and social security card.
Honeymoon - Managing Finances at a Distance
Try these e-services. They’ll make it easy to bank even when you’re away.
- Online Bill Payment – pay your bills the hassle-free way during the stressful time of planning or while away on your honeymoon
- FinanceWorks can help you establish a budget for your big day
- Bank while your away with Mobile Banking, Shared Branching, and Surcharge-Free ATM
Go-To Calculators
- How long will it take to pay off my credit card?
- How much will I need to save for a major purchase?
- How much should I save each month?
All loans are subject to credit approval.
