October SECU Newsletter
October 13, 2023
It’s a good time to save and be kind to one another. Plus, see our latest insights on auto loans, interest rates, and more.
Kindness Partner of the Week – Sinai Hospital
October 10, 2023
Our annual Kindness Campaign has officially started! While we are just a few days in, we already have over 63,000 acts of kindness reported on our Kindness Tracker. We are well on our way to...
Renovate Your Space: A Guide to Home Improvement Loans
October 9, 2023
Despite ongoing inflation, nine in ten homeowners plan to complete at least one home improvement project in 2023. There are two big factors motivating homeowners to make improvements right now: pure enjoyment and absolute necessity...
BBJ: Publisher’s Notebook – Let’s spread more kindness
October 6, 2023
Discover the incredible power of kindness – not only for personal well-being but for businesses as well. From improved mood to lower blood pressure, and even positive effects on your bottom line, acts of kindness...
SECU Launches Fourth Annual Kindness Campaign, Aims for Half a Million Acts of Kindness in October
October 5, 2023
BALTIMORE, MD — SECU, Maryland’s largest state-chartered credit union, is proud to unveil the fourth edition of its Kindness Campaign this October, building on the campaign’s successful legacy of fostering compassion and community engagement among...
UMD Homecoming News and Events
October 4, 2023
Welcome Home Terps! Join SECU in Celebrating the University of Maryland’s Homecoming Oct. 8 – 14 Homecoming is always a festive time as alumni, family, and friends return to College Park to reconnect and reminisce....
Financial Tips for Navigating Top Small Business Challenges
September 25, 2023
Explore the three biggest challenges in small business finance and get personalized guidance from SECU financial experts on turning these roadblocks into opportunities. Key takeaways: Inflation remains a major challenge for small businesses, but entrepreneurs...
How to Overcome Your Top 3 Money-Saving Challenges
September 15, 2023
Key takeaways: Surveys show nearly 70% of Americans could be earning more interest from their savings. High-yield offerings such as Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and Money Market accounts make it easy to earn competitive interest...
4 Reasons Becoming a SECU Member is Good for Your Community
August 30, 2023
Credit unions like SECU embrace a community-focused philosophy of people helping people. SECU integrates this into every level of our operations – from customer service to employee team-building. Initiatives like SECU’s Annual Kindness Campaign and...
What the Latest Fed Interest Rate Hike Means for You
August 11, 2023
What’s new? The baseline federal interest rate is between 5.25 and 5.5%, a 22-year high – with additional increases likely in the future. Average annual percentage rates (APR) on new credit cards are also at...