The contributions you make to your 401(k) plan can reduce your tax liability at the end of the year as well as your tax withholding each pay period. However, you don’t actually take a tax deduction on your income tax return for your 401(k) plan contributions. This is because you receive the benefit of a […]
A Year of Giving Back: 2019
Giving back and donating to local community organizations is one way SafeAmerica Credit Union supports the communities that we serve. By the end of 2019, we made contributions to the following charitable organizations. We invite you to also support these worthy causes in our community. Alameda County Community Food Bank Food Bank of Contra Costa […]
Love to Give: Holiday Food Drive 2019
It’s no secret that People Helping People is an integral philosophy to our credit union. For 2019, we’re happy to join forces, once again, with The Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano for our annual holiday food drive to help those in need. Stop by one of our […]
International Credit Union Day October 17, 2019
On October 17, 2019, SafeAmerica Credit Union will join with 56,000 credit unions around the world in celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®. There are 200+ million credit union members around the world—more than 100 million in the U.S. alone—and SafeAmerica Credit Union joins them in celebration of the not-for-profit cooperative spirit that all […]
California Wildfires and Power Outages
The news of the recent wildfires in Northern and Southern California is devastating and we hope you, your family, and friends are all safe and well. SafeAmerica Credit Union wants to help those impacted as much as possible. If you have been personally impacted and may be in need of assistance in keeping your financial […]
Miracle Jeans Day – Going Casual for the Kids
It’s amazing what dedicated teamwork can do. SafeAmerica Credit Union employees “went casual for the kids” and participated in Miracle Jeans Day, a fundraiser benefiting UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Starting August 16, 2019 and running through Miracle Jeans Day on September 11, 2019, credit union staff donated $5 to the Children’s Miracle Network in […]
Protect Your Private Information and Financial Records from Hackers
There are several ways you can better safeguard your financial information. In the wake of the recent CapitalOne data breach, it’s only natural to start thinking about how you can protect your own personal data. These few, simple tips will not only help protect you and your financial integrity, but can also give you peace […]
Is It a Good Idea to Refinance My Auto Loan?
If you have an auto loan, you may want to consider the different ways refinancing may be able to save you some money. How it works When you refinance an auto loan, you’re essentially paying off your loan balance with one lender and transferring that balance to another lender who may be offering a better […]
