(5) Education
Principle #5: Financial Education Should Be Free & Available to All
January 26, 2010 | Category: (5) EducationSeattle Metropolitan Credit Union believes that education is important. SMCU provides free education to members, elected representatives, management and employees so that all can prosper and contribute to the growth and wellbeing of the cooperative. SMCU provides financial information via seminars, workshops, newsletters and our Web site. We support programs and organizations that promote financial literacy, such as Washington CASH, Washington Business Week, and Credit University, to name a few.
Homebuyer Credit Expanded and Extended
January 26, 2010 | Category: (5) Education
If you’re thinking of buying a new home, you’ll want to take advantage of SMCU’s great low rates and a first-time homebuyer credit worth up to $8,000. A new tax law extends and expands tax credits to first time-homebuyers.
Under the new law, if you have a contract to purchase by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30, 2010, you will have the option of claiming the tax credit on either your 2009 or 2010 return. Long-time homeowners buying a replacement principal residence may receive a credit of up to $6,500.
Complete information about the tax credit can be found at www.irs.gov. If you have questions about how this tax credit applies to you, talk to one of our knowledgeable Home Loan Experts at 206-398-5888 (800-334-2489 ext. 888), or send an email to relending@smcu.com. Our knowledgeable experts will be your trusted advocate and advisors, walking you through every step of the home-buying process.
FREE Financial Seminars!
December 7, 2009 | Category: (5) Education
Washington Business Week
August 20, 2008 | Category: (5) Education
SMCU is proud to have been a sponsor of Washington Business Week’s 2008 summer program. Marketing Manager Andy Wright had an “exhausting and exhilarating” time volunteering as a Company Advisor to nine outstanding high school students. Washington Business Week is a week-long opportunity for high school students from all over Washington to learn about teamwork, leadership, and responsibility. Student’s run a simulated business, face real-life challenges, and learn valuable lessons from accomplished business leaders who volunteer their time as guest speakers. more…
Credit Unions Are a Safe Place For Your Money
July 29, 2008 | Category: (3) Benefit, (5) Education
Credit unions by and large have been able to avoid the high-profile problems plaguing other financial institutions, due to the difference in the way credit unions and banks are organized. more…
