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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
January 30, 2023
Looking for a fun night of comedy but don’t want to travel into Baltimore or Washington, D.C.? Longtime SECU team member Irwin Weinstein has just the place for you. He recently opened Give a Hoot,...
January 16, 2023
Key takeaways Millennials and Gen Z are focused on laying the foundation for their financial future in 2023. Saving for retirement and homeownership is top of mind for young adults. To achieve your 2023 goals,...
