Watch Out for These New Scams
December 8, 2022
SECU HAS YOUR BACK The holidays are just around the corner, and while we are distracted with all the activities the season brings, fraudsters are out there thinking of new ways to steal your money!...
SECU Assembles Care Kits for Hospital Staff
November 17, 2022
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” The SECU Women in Leadership affinity group partnered with Howard County General Hospital to prepare over 600 care kits for...
SECU Inspires Over 280,000 Acts of Kindness in Maryland
November 15, 2022
BALTIMORE (November 15, 2022) — In October 2020, in order to encourage acts of kindness amid the loneliness and lack of connection being felt in communities during COVID-19, the $5.2 billion, Linthicum, Md.-based SECU turned a...
How a balance transfer can help you pay off credit card debt
November 14, 2022
What you need to know about credit card balance transfers Balance transfers can help you pay off debt faster and save money. Approach your balance transfer with a repayment plan, and you’ll improve your credit...
CD vs savings vs money market — what’s the difference?
November 2, 2022
Certificates of deposit (CDs) earn a set amount of money at a fixed rate over a set period of time Money Market Accounts (MMAs) offer flexible access to your savings through debit cards and checks...
4 ways higher interest rates impact your finances
October 17, 2022
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates five times this year alone. Today’s interest rates of 3% to 3.25% are the highest since 2008 and the first time since the 1980s that they’ve risen so...
9 Simple Ways to Save for Big Purchases
October 10, 2022
While spending money can be as easy as swiping a card or tapping your phone to a screen, saving for a big purchase requires patience, commitment and often a strict budget. We’re here to help...
SECU Stadium is Official
October 4, 2022
On Saturday, October 1st, SECU was so proud to celebrate the first official Maryland Terrapins game at the newly-renamed SECU Stadium! Our CEO and President, Dave Sweiderk and Board Chair Juancho Baino were gifted with...
Comptroller Shares the Spirit to Shop Maryland and Save for the Holidays
October 3, 2022
For participating credit union members, shopping locally is more rewarding than ever ANNAPOLIS (October 3, 2022) – By launching his annual Shop Maryland and Save for the Holidays campaign early, Comptroller Peter Franchot wants to...
Be on the lookout for Hurricane Ian relief scams
September 30, 2022
Fraudsters are always looking for the most convincing ways to get people’s information and during a time of recovery, people are vulnerable. Those eager to help should be aware of scams and fraudulent charities before...