Financial Education

SECU is committed to the financial well-being and education of our members. Our resources provide learning tools aimed at providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to make thoughtful and informed decisions about your finances.

SECU’s Financial Wellness Resources include online information and virtual and in-person workshops that provide the tools to education employees, staff, students and the greater community about various topics.

Presentations:

SECU representatives and subject matter experts facilitate virtual and in-person seminars covering various topics such as budget planning, identity theft prevention, first time home-buying, investments, retirement planning and more. For more information, or to schedule a seminar, please reach out to community.engagement@secumd.com.

It’s a Money Thing:

This resource is a series of financial education videos designed to provide financial information in a fun and engaging way. There are numerous topics to learn about including the advantages of a credit union, credit scores, building a budget, emergency savings, compound interest and loan basics.

GreenPath Financial Counseling:

In addition to interactive financial learning and as a benefit of your SECU membership, we have partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness (opens in new window) to provide you access to one-on-one financial counseling, debt management services, credit report review and financial education tools. Financial Counselors provide impartial and confidential assistance via phone to help you understand and resolve your concerns and regain control of your finances. For information or to speak with a counselor you may call 877-337-3399 (866-772-2235 for Spanish).

Financial counselors are available:

  • Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST
  • Friday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST
  • Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST

We also post a variety of financial tips on our social media channels! Feel free to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.



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