SafeAmerica Credit Union employees traded in their Columbus holiday time off to help package meals for Kids Against Hunger Bay Area, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to feed starving children and help end world hunger. On Monday, October 8, 54 SafeAmerica Credit Union employees visited the Kids Against Hunger satellite packaging facility in Pleasanton, […]
Online Banking Adds Layer of Security
We’re continuously making improvements to the security of our online and mobile banking channel for you, our valuable member. Starting this month, we will begin rolling out updates that will effect the way you login. We’ve added a layer of login authentication (called Multifactor Authentication) that will ask you to verify yourself the next time […]
Going Casual for the Kids
It’s amazing what dedicated teamwork can do. SafeAmerica Credit Union employees are “going casual for the kids” and participating in Miracle Jeans Day, a fundraiser benefiting UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. For the month of September, credit union staff will donate $5 to The Children’s Miracle Network in exchange for wearing jeans to work every […]
New Requirement for Mobile Deposit Endorsement
If you use mobile deposit, you should be aware of some recent changes to the way you’re required to endorse your check. As part of a new regulation, you are now required to endorse your check with “For mobile deposit only”, along with your signature. At SafeAmerica Credit Union, we take your security seriously. This […]
Paying for College: Dealing With the Student Loan Crunch
Reportedly, student loan debt is at an all-time high and only continues to grow. It’s a sobering fact, especially considering that most students headed to college need some kind of financial assistance. The good news is you decrease your chance of taking on crippling debt or defaulting when you keep yourself informed about the ins […]
Mortgage Loans Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Determining the best mortgage loan option is tough. You have to select a lender, choose between fixed and adjustable, and most importantly, choose the term in which you want and can pay for. A 30 year fixed mortgage loan is usually typical but, there are other options. You can choose to pay off your loan […]
The Science of Saving
Saving your money isn’t always easy, especially when you don’t have a lot to spare. After paying all your usual expenses, there may be very little “fun” money at the end of the month. When we do find ourselves with some extra cash, like a tax refund, many of us rush out to buy those […]
Personal Line vs Personal Loan: What’s the Difference?
Whatever your reasons are for needing to borrow money; whether it’s a home renovation, consolidating debt, or you just have an unexpected expense, you should know there are more options out there then just using a credit card. While credit cards are a great tool for your everyday spending, and an excellent way to earn […]
