Financial Education Resources
Kick off your journey to better financial literacy!
Articles and resources to help increase your knowledge.


Tiered-Based Pricing
Tier-based pricing may offer value to more members. Read about what factors are considered and the reality of tier-based pricing.

Credit Basics
An overview of credit basics and best practices. Things you should know about credit and tips to establish and maintain good credit.

Spending Plans
Getting your finances in order should feel empowering. Somewhat different than a traditional budget, a good spending plan starts with purpose.

Inflation
Everyone has been feeling the effects of inflation. Read this article for tips and ideas to help you deal with rising costs.

Overdraft Transfer Service
SECU offers Overdraft Transfer Service to help you avoid rejected payments or non-sufficient funds in your checking account.

Avoid Cybercrime
SECU expert contributor Geoffrey Floding answers common questions about cybercrime and online security.

Using Credit Cards
There are a number of benefits to using credit cards responsibly. Explore tips that may help you leverage the positives of paying with a credit card.

Summer Cash
Designed to help teachers, public school, university and college employees, the SECU Summer Cash program is there to help you save for those sunny days where you may not receive regular pay.

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