Individual Retirement Accounts
Take steps now for sweet savings later

Taking advantage of wise investing now means there’ll be even more to relish when you retire. Whether your thoughts of opening an IRA are just starting to brew or you’re a more seasoned investor steeping with questions, our house experts stand ready to assist. Which is best for me? Roth or Traditional? How much can I contribute? How much of my contribution may be tax-deductible? Ponder no more. We’re here and happy to serve you.

Follow UnitedBank on Facebook
Become a fan for your chance to win a Wii

You could win a Wii! In celebration of our Facebook page launch, we will be giving away a Nintendo Wii console to coincide with our annual Piggy Bank Day festivities. Winning is easy, simply be one of the first 1,000 fans of UnitedBank’s Facebook page and you are entered. Spread the word to your friends and family. Become a fan now - before the first 1,000 spots fill! Click here to visit our Facebook page.

Duck Dash 5k Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, May 8 - runners register here

Join us as we host our 4th annual 5k benefit race Saturday, May 8 in Griffin. We’re proud to announce that this year’s proceeds will be donated to our friends at Stepping Stones Educational Center. The race begins at 9am departing from Ace Hardware located at 126 West College Street. Register by April 30 and receive an official Duck Dash tee shirt. For more information click here.  For a printable application form click here.

Criminals continue to threaten consumers by phishing schemes involving email. Phishing occurs when criminals send emails that look like they are from a well-known retailer or bank. Their message attempts to lure you to a fake website where you are asked to disclose confidential information such as credit card numbers, checking account numbers, login IDs and passwords. Here are some helpful tips to protect yourself from one of these traps:

• If you do not recognize the email sender, do not open it.
• If you accidentally open the email, do not click to download attachments or files.
• Do not reply to email or pop-up messages that ask for private, personal or financial information.
• Know your account status. Many fraudulent emails attempt to deceive the consumer into reacting or panicking about an account in jeopardy or that has been compromised. The phisher may know part of your account number, and then ask for you to complete the remaining numbers. They will attempt to gain your trust by giving you partial, accurate information.
• Use robust anti-virus and anti-spyware software and update them regularly.
• Beware of social networking sites - some pictures, files and surveys contain malware that is downloaded to your computer without your knowledge.
  

UnitedBank will never email you or call you with a request for confidential information. If you are in doubt of an email or phone call you have received, always call us for validation. If you ever feel that your online banking ID or password has been compromised, please call us so that we may re-issue these for you.

Save the Date, April 17
Piggy Bank Day at UnitedBank

Hey Kids, mark your calendars! Piggy Bank Day is Saturday, April 17. Be a part of all the fun and join Penelope Pig’s Savings Club. Bring your cash and coin and receive a special give-a-way with your deposit. There will be goodies, prizes and games galore. Saving money can never start soon enough. We hope we’ll see you there!
 

Is My Money Safe?

We have always been reluctant to boast and brag about UnitedBank, preferring instead to let our financial statements tell the reassuring story about our strong capital, consistent earnings and conservative management style. However, as the press continues to bombard us with the never-ending doom and gloom stories, we know you have questions about the security of your bank accounts. With the uncertainty in the current economy, we believe that UnitedBank is well-positioned to weather this financial storm and prosper into the future. Click here to view a set of Questions and Answers which we hope will be a meaningful response to your concerns.