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September 1st, 2010

Cocktails for CASH

For fifteen years Washington CASH (Community Alliance for Self-Help) has been proving that big dividends can come from small investments. Since 1995 they have been providing small loans and business training to low-income entrepreneurs to help them start their own businesses. On Thursday, September 16th, you can help Washington CASH continue their life-changing work by… (Click the title to keep reading)

New services. New website.

August 4th, 2010

Two New Services in Online Banking

You might already be familiar with SMCU’s free Online Banking and easy-to-use Bill Pay service. We have recently added two new services, Notifications and Scheduled Transfers. Both can be found in Online Banking and both are free. Notifications You can set up an email notification to let you know when your balance goes under or… (Click the title to keep reading)

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July 29th, 2010

SMCU Raises $1,400 For Food Lifeline During Food Frenzy

Fresh off an amazing Saturday of volunteering at Food Lifeline, employees of Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union tried their hand at fund-raising as part of Food Lifeline’s Food Frenzy Summer Funds Drive. Between July 12 and July 23, 2010, SMCU employees participated in an in-house auction the proceeds of which benefited Food Lifeline.

New-Beginnings

July 26th, 2010

New Beginnings for Domestic Violence Victims

Autonomy means having the ability and freedom to act in your own best interests. An autonomous person has the opportunity to improve their circumstances by making different choices today than they made yesterday. Many of us consider personal autonomy to be an inalienable human right. Sadly, some people have this right stripped from them because… (Click the title to keep reading)

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July 21st, 2010

Dispelling Home Buying Myths

Interest rates are low, but will I be able to get a good deal with my credit? Can I afford a down payment? For many, it’s tough to determine whether now is a good time to buy a house. When you have the facts, you might find that homeownership is much closer than you think.… (Click the title to keep reading)

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July 21st, 2010

Is Zero-Percent Financing Too Good To Be True?

Many auto manufacturers have had a tough time weathering the economic storm of the past couple of years. We are starting to see things turn around which is translating into an upward trend in auto prices and rates, but there are still manufacturers offering 0% financing to entice buyers to visit their dealerships. Zero-percent financing… (Click the title to keep reading)

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July 21st, 2010

Increasing Membership The Right Way

From February to April this year, SMCU asked you to share credit union membership with your family and friends who were looking for a better place to do their banking. Aside from happier friends and family, you were rewarded for every new member you referred. When a new referred member opened a new SMCU checking… (Click the title to keep reading)