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Holiday shopping can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 5 easy ways to save without breaking your budget. 1. Make a budget Before you start your holiday shopping, you should determine the maximum amount you want to spend. Then, make a list of all the people you plan on purchasing gifts… (keep reading)
Throughout the recession, one business model has proven to be resilient. Cooperative businesses are focused on long-term stability, not just for their worker-owners, but also for the communities they reside in. The documentary film Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work is based on “true stories of dignified jobs in democratic workplaces.” It showcases the co-op… (keep reading)
If you have multiple checking accounts, you might want to give them nicknames in Online Banking to help you remember how you use each of them. For example, you could name one savings account “Vacation” and another one “Travel Expenses.” If you share one of your checking accounts with your husband, you could rename it… (keep reading)
The rains have made their way back to Western Washington with the chill of winter just around the corner. Northwest winters can pack a nasty punch in the form of flooding, wind storms, and power outages. At their worst, these disasters can be dangerous and cause untold damage to homes, cars, and property. If you’ve… (keep reading)
Bruce Brundige, LPL Financial Consultant at SMCU, has been involved in the financial services industry for over 24 years. Periodically, Bruce answers common financial planning questions. Q: How do I decide if it’s time to speak to a Financial Consultant? A: We get asked this question so often that we’ve put together a questionnaire tool… (keep reading)
As some of you may know, SMCU’s Business Development Specialist, Nina Cavelli, has decided to stay home with her new baby boy Trevor, so there is a new addition to the Business Development team: Raiana Troupe! She comes from the Southcenter Branch and is full of knowledge about the Credit Union and Seattle community. If… (keep reading)