Posts by Katie Taylor
Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Money for YOUTH MONTH
It’s never too early to begin teaching kids about money and with it being Youth Month at Security CU, it makes it the best time to do so! Responsible money management is a vital skill they will carry throughout their lives. However, the subject isn’t always the most entertaining, especially for younger children. Many find…
Read MoreSmishing – Text Message Scams
Scams sent to your phone via text message, also known as Smishing, are getting more sophisticated every day. Here at SCU, we care about helping protect your personal information, accounts and financial well-being. To help, here are some common text scams and how to report unwanted SPAM texts. Top 10 Text Message Scams to Avoid…
Read MoreWhy Certificates of Deposit are Becoming Popular?
After a year of surging prices, members are still grappling with the effects of rising inflation. Add in the rocky performance of Wall Street, and people are looking for a silver lining. One such opportunity is beginning to shine as savings rates also start to climb – it’s called a certificate of deposit (CD). Certificates…
Read MoreATTENTION: Holiday Online Shoppers! Create a Christmas Budget.
The largest shopping season is upon us! Online shopping has become prevalent for gift buying and is easier than ever. We’re seeing that consumers prefer online shopping due to the convenience. More sites are offering free shipping as well as better online deals than what can be found in the stores. Amazon alone is a…
Read MoreSecurity Credit Union Expands Field of Membership
We have exciting news for you that we can’t wait to share! SCU recently expanded our field of membership to include any “Persons who live, work worship, or attend school in, or business or other legal entities located in any county within the state of Michigan.” What does this mean, you may ask? Before the…
Read MoreOnline Bill Pay. It’s better than you think.
Bill Pay is a tool you don’t want to continue missing out on. Do you ever get frustrated by the amount of bills you have to pay each month? Or, what about the frustration of remembering which date each bill is due? I get it. These are the types of things we don’t want to…
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