May SECU Newsletter
May 24, 2023
Get $50 When You Spread the SECU Love, People Love Working at SECU, Long-Term Saving Tips For Young Adults, CDs Make Your Money Work For You, Account Takeover Fraud on the Rise, Celebrate SECU's Women in Leadership
Improve Employee Financial Wellness with SECU’s Bank at Work Program
May 22, 2023
Key takeaways: Financial stress negatively affects employee productivity Workers are looking to their employers for financial resources Partnering with credit unions through programs like SECU’s Bank at Work gives employees easy access to membership at...
5 Advantages of a Credit Union for Small Business Banking
April 21, 2023
Small businesses are feeling the pressure of inflation. In tough economic times, businesses should be able to rely on their financial institutions for support. Unfortunately, most business owners report feeling dissatisfied with their bank. Meanwhile,...
Credit Unions vs. Banks: What’s the difference?
April 7, 2023
You spend Saturday mornings at the farmers market stocking up on fresh ingredients from Maryland farms. Every holiday season you buy gifts for the family at trendy Baltimore boutiques. And wherever you go, you have...
Account Takeover Fraud on the Rise – How You Can Prevent It
March 30, 2023
Last year, 24 million households in the United States were affected by account takeover scams. Victims of these scams lost $12,000 on average. Right now, scammers are targeting financial institutions, cloning their websites, and tricking...
NCUA Insurance: Why You’re Safe with a Credit Union
March 27, 2023
With two major bank failures in the headlines, you’re likely wondering…is my money safe? If you’re a SECU member, the answer is yes. But why did Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank fail? Could what...
Real Phishing Examples: Be Vigilant
March 17, 2023
We’ve been made aware of a phishing scam that is making the rounds. SECU Members are Googling “SECU” and coming across sites that do not belong to us and entering their log-in information, giving scammers...
All the Factors that Influence Your Credit Score
March 10, 2023
Key takeaways There are five factors that make up your credit score: payment history, credit utilization, length of credit history, types of accounts, and recent activity. Each of these credit score factors carries a different...
5 Financial Planning Tips for New College Grads
February 28, 2023
With employers like Under Armour and Johns Hopkins headquartered in Maryland, there is plenty of economic opportunity to be found here. However, making it as a college grad on a tight budget can be challenging...
Lessons for Millennials and Gen Z from a Financial Wellness Expert: Q&A with Virtual Financial Center Manager
February 13, 2023
Want to open a new savings account or get advice as you plan to buy your first home? The SECU Virtual Financial Center gives you the option to meet with a member advisor from the...