SMCU’s Feel Good Checking® partner, Washington Business Week, is looking for volunteers to be Company Advisors (CAs) for their fun and rewarding summer programs. This year SMCU will once again be sponsoring registration and on-campus lodging for one lucky CA volunteer mentor. What is Washington Business Week? Washington Business Week provides week-long opportunities for high… (keep reading)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a new e-scam warning yesterday regarding fraudulent phone calls related to delinquent payday-loan accounts. The caller usually says they are from an official agency, like the FBI, a law firm or other debt collector calling on behalf of companies such as United Cash Advance, U.S. Cash Net or… (keep reading)
If you are trying to plan for your future, you know that there are a multitude of factors that can affect whether your plan actually helps you reach your goals. Some people have the time, expertise and energy to make the journey on their own. Most of us, however, could use some help to get… (keep reading)
A recent notification from credit unions indicated members and nonmembers are being targeted with the automated phone call scam. Victims receive automated calls (robo-calls), which play recorded messages claiming to be from a credit union (or bank), requesting verification of financial information (e.g., account number, card number, or PIN). Risk Mitigation Tips Never respond to… (keep reading)
Updated 2.13.2012: Click here to access the online ballot. You will need your voting credentials to log in. 2 Minutes to Support 7 Principles Exercise your voice by voting in SMCU’s 79th Annual Volunteer Board and Supervisory Committee Elections this February 13th through March 10th. As a member of SMCU, you have the ability to… (keep reading)
Some people choose a credit card based solely on its rewards program. For the privilege of airline miles or cash back, they settle for high interest rates and exorbitant annual fees. SMCU VISA® credit-card holders, however, don’t have to make that tradeoff. They can truly have the best of both worlds. Get It All at… (keep reading)
