What is Personal Identifying Information? Personal Identifying Information (PII) is any information you use in your daily life that identifies you. The most common source of identification is the last four digits of your Social Security number. When the Social Security Administration decided to issue numbers, they never intended it to be used as a… (keep reading)
Do you feel like you’re at a dead end because of money issues? Are you worried that your paycheck won’t be enough to cover the bills each month? Is credit card debt preventing you from saving money and starting to build the life you dream of? Do you need financial counseling but don’t know who… (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)
For the last four weeks, we’ve been on the hunt for our 2013 Feel Good Checking partners. More than 50 non-profit organizations were nominated by members of our community. SMCU reviewed each one of the nominees and created a list of 21 finalists, who went before a public vote to determine the winners. In each… (keep reading)
When you refer new members to SMCU, you help your co-op grow. That’s important because, as it grows, the co-op is able to offer you improved products and services while still keeping costs low. By telling your friends and family about SMCU’s free checking accounts and low-cost auto loans, you are passing the benefits of… (keep reading)