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Saving Money & Staying Protected with YouFirst

Saving Money & Staying Protected with YouFirst

​Today we are joined by Ryan Harbry from StrategyCorps, the company behind BaZing, the powerful tool that helps make the First United YouFirst line of checking accounts some of the most powerful accounts available today. Listen in to hear about some of the many great benefits and features of the YouFirst line of products that can keep you safe and save you money.

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Community Episode – County United Way with Michele Walker

Community Episode – County United Way with Michele Walker

We’re joined today by Executive Director at County United Way, Michele Walker, to discuss United Way and all the great things they are doing in the community. Listen to learn more about United Way. You can also visit https://cuw.org to learn how you can help!​

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2021 First United-United Way Golf Tournament Final Donation Information

2021 First United-United Way Golf Tournament Final Donation Information

First United Bank & Trust sponsored the 33rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Oakland Golf Club on Friday, July 9, 2021.  This was the 23rd year that First United has organized this event.  The tournament has become a tradition over the past 32 years and has raised over $551,500 for Garrett County charities.  Participants were able to enjoy a challenging round of golf, and at the same time, help raise much needed funds for worthy community projects.

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Bulls & Bears Newsletter – July 2021

Bulls & Bears Newsletter – July 2021

The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.

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Community Episode – On Eagles’ Wings

Community Episode – On Eagles’ Wings

Today we meet with Casey Conaway, the Director of Development at On Eagles Wings, an Equine Therapy facility in North Central West Virginia to discuss the good they are doing in the community. Learn more about their efforts and upcoming events, and how you can help, at http://oneagleswingswv.org

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Retirement Planning with Banzai

Retirement Planning with Banzai

Today we are once again joined by Alex Kay, CEO at Banzai, a financial education partner with First United. Alex discusses the topic of retirement planning and how you can use helpful tools like Banzai to be better prepared for retirement. Listen in for more and find these powerful financial education tools at MyBank.com/education

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Debt Management with Banzai

Debt Management with Banzai

Today we are once again joined by Alex Kay, CEO at Banzai, a financial education partner with First United. Alex discusses the topic of debt management and how you can use helpful tools like Banzai to better manage your debt. Listen in for more and find these powerful financial education tools at MyBank.com/education

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Financial Literacy and Financial Education Tools with Banzai

Financial Literacy and Financial Education Tools with Banzai

Today we are joined by Alex Kay, CEO at Banzai, a financial education partner with First United. Alex discusses the topic of financial education and the resources available, for free, from First United, online, and in local schools. Listen in for more and find these powerful financial education tools at MyBank.com/education

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Watch Out For Student Loan Scams

Watch Out For Student Loan Scams

Today we are once again joined by Laura Helmich, Business Development Officer, and our resident Student Loan specialist to discuss student loan scams that are prevalent. What are red flags to watch for and how can you protect yourself? Listen to learn more!

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Are You Reviewing Your Merchant Services Statements?

Are You Reviewing Your Merchant Services Statements?

We are joined again today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we’re talking about reviewing your merchant services statement. Why do merchant providers always ask for all your statements? What are they looking for and what can you find in those statements that can help ensure you’re getting the best price with your merchant setup.

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Does Your Business Offer Gift Cards & Loyalty Cards?

Does Your Business Offer Gift Cards & Loyalty Cards?

We are joined again today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we’re talking about gift cards and loyalty cards. What value do they provide you and your business? Should you be offering a loyalty program or gift cards? Katie discusses each and the value it can provide your business.

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Student Loan Information with Laura Helmich

Student Loan Information with Laura Helmich

Today we are joined by Laura Helmich, Business Development Officer, and our resident Student Loan specialist to discuss student loans. What are they? What options do you have? How can you get the support you need with your student lending needs? Listen to learn more!

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Is having a Point-of-Sale (POS) system worth it?

Is having a Point-of-Sale (POS) system worth it?

We are once again happy to be joined today by, Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today, Katie talks to us about Point-of-Sale solutions for businesses. How do they differ from regular credit card machines, what are the benefits, and why should merchants invest in a POS solution?

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Is it too late for eCommerce?

Is it too late for eCommerce?

We are joined again today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we’re talking about eCommerce solutions for businesses. Is it too late for your business to get started? Katie discusses the importance of ecommerce business, particularly in a post-COVID world.

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Bulls & Bears Newsletter – April 2021

Bulls & Bears Newsletter – April 2021

The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.

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Tap & Contactless Payments

Tap & Contactless Payments

We are joined today by Katie McMillan, Director of Sales at MPI, the merchant processing partner of First United. Today we’re discussing Tap and Contactless Payment Solutions for business. What are contactless payments? What are the benefits, and why should a merchant choose to accept them?

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Digital Financial Tools for Business with Leah Diehl

Digital Financial Tools for Business with Leah Diehl

​In today’s episode, we meet with Leah Diehl, Treasury Management Relationship Officer at First United to discuss several of the valuable and beneficial digital financial tools which businesses can use to better manage their finances and stay safe!

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Buying a Home with Lindsay Williams and Cody Sustakoski

Buying a Home with Lindsay Williams and Cody Sustakoski

In the final of our 3-part series, we are joined by Linsday Williams, Realtor/Owner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Touchdown Pros Realty (bhhstouchdownhp.com), and Cody Sustakoski, Residential Loan Originator in First United’s Mortgage area to discuss the home buying process best practices from the experts.

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What Matters Most – Are you Retirement Ready? with Jen Jones

What Matters Most – Are you Retirement Ready? with Jen Jones

In today’s episode, we finish our 3-part series with Jen Jones, Senior Wealth Advisor with First United’s Wealth Management department. The topic today is retirement! Are you retirement ready? How do you go about determining if you’re ready? Jen walks us thru the process.

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Bulls & Bears Newsletter – January 2021

Bulls & Bears Newsletter – January 2021

The latest Bulls & Bears Newsletter from our Wealth Management advisors can provide you the latest insights into the market, trends and impacts. Download and print right from our website.

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What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Jeannette Fitzwater

What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Jeannette Fitzwater

Today, as part of our ongoing 120th Anniversary series, we speak with Jeannette Fitzwater, former Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Services at First United. Jeannette talks about her background, how her 30-year career at the bank started, favorite memories from her time in the bank, and what it means to be part of a company that has a history, 120 years in the making!

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What Matters Most – Happy Holidays

What Matters Most – Happy Holidays

We are joined today by Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman at First United Bank & Trust, Carissa Rodeheaver. In this brief episode we simply talk about the year that has passed, what we’re thankful for during this holiday season, and what we’re looking forward to in 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

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SolarWinds Vulnerabilities Update

SolarWinds Vulnerabilities Update

It has been widely reported that SolarWinds Orion systems have identified vulnerabilities disclosed on Sunday, Dec. 13. These vulnerabilities exploit update mechanisms of the SolarWinds system in order to distribute malware to SolarWinds’ clients. Click to read the response from First United.

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What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Gene Helbig

What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Gene Helbig

Today we talk with former Senior Vice President over Trust & Investments at First United, Gene Helbig. Gene chats about his tenure at the bank, his memories, his foundation (jackhelbig.org), and what the 120 years of trusted banking that First United has provided mean to him. We also realized that Gene was the creator of this podcast in its original form, as a conference call! We added that outtake portion of the conversation to the end of the recording.

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What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Carol McNair

What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Carol McNair

Today, as part of First United’s 120th-anniversary celebration we talk to Carol McNair, Customer Service Center manager, and one of the most tenured associates at First United, to discuss some of her memories and history at First United, including what 120 years of solutions mean to her. We thank Candy for her years of support and dedication to the First United customers!

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2020 First United-United Way Golf Tournament Final Donation Information

2020 First United-United Way Golf Tournament Final Donation Information

First United Bank & Trust sponsored the 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Oakland Golf Club on Friday, September 25, 2020. This was the 22nd year that First United has organized this event. The tournament has become a tradition over the past 31 years and has raised over $536,500 for Garrett County charities. Participants were able to enjoy a challenging round of golf, and at the same time, help raise much-needed funds for worthy community projects.

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What Matters Most – Our Community & United Way with Juli McCoy

What Matters Most – Our Community & United Way with Juli McCoy

Today we talk with Juli McCoy, Executive Director at County United Way (https://cuw.org), a community-based organization focused on health, financial stability, and education in the local areas of Alleghany and Garrett Counties in Maryland as well as Hampshire and Mineral Counties in West Virginia.

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