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Coping with Inflation

August 5, 2022

Inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets. From groceries to gas, record-breaking inflation means the purchasing power of your money is decreasing each month. Below you will find guidance on how to best navigate a time with high inflation. 1. Take Inventory of your full financial picture. Has your household income changed? have you adjusted […]

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Choosing The Right Credit Card

July 20, 2022

There is no right or wrong answer to the question, “Is this the right credit card for me?” You need to understand the various features and benefits of the credit card, and then make a decision after comparing a few options. Here are some guidelines to help you with choosing the right credit card: Understand […]

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Credit Scores: How Lenders Use Them

July 1, 2022

We’ve all heard of credit scores.  But what are they? How do lenders use credit scores? Your credit score is a number based on a formula using the information in your credit report. The result is an accurate forecast of how likely you are to pay your bills. Credit scores are widely used. If you’ve gotten a loan, […]

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Money Concepts

Free Webinar: Money Concepts for Teens & Young Adults

September 23, 2020

This free, one hour webinar about money concepts is presented by GreenPath Financial Wellness Financial success is a lifelong endeavor with many goals to achieve […]

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Managing Finances

5 Tips for Managing Your Finances Through COVID-19 and Beyond

September 22, 2020

Information brought to you by our partner, Greenpath Financial Wellness There’s a lot to get used to in these challenging times. As the pandemic crisis […]

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Miracle Jean Day

Miracle Jeans Day 2020

September 3, 2020

SafeAmerica Credit Union is participating in Miracle Jeans Day, a fundraiser where employees wear jeans to work on September 9th by donating $5 to UCSF […]

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Financial Hardship

What to Know About Financial Hardships

September 2, 2020

Financial stress can be a very uncomfortable issue to deal with. The process of regaining financial control seems like a steep climb but as with […]

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How to Plan for Back to School Expenses in a Time of COVID-19

August 18, 2020

Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness As families track the latest news about their communities K-12 reopening plans, it’s clear this […]

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7 Things To Consider When Buying & Selling a Home Simultaneously

July 31, 2020

Information brought to you by our partner, CU Homeland/American Pacific Mortgage There may be no greater example of multi-tasking than when you’re buying and selling […]

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Managing Debt

Managing Debt in the Time of COVID

July 23, 2020

Information brought to you by our partner, GreenPath Financial Wellness In the early weeks of the pandemic, understanding the economic impact of the crisis was […]

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Saving Money with an Auto Loan Refinance

July 2, 2020

We’re all looking for ways to save where we can. Refinancing your auto loan can be an appealing way to lower your auto loan costs. […]

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COVID-19 Credit Check Reminder

June 4, 2020

The year 2020 has been one for the books. Everyone has been feeling both the direct and indirect effects of the ongoing pandemic. With everything […]

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ScholarShare

May 19, 2020

In partnership with ScholarShare 529, SafeAmerica Credit Union is celebrating 529 Day! Get $50 when you open a ScholarShare 529 account between 5/26 and 5/31.* […]

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Kids and Shelter in Place

May 7, 2020

SafeAmerica Credit Union has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and the plan of action our local, state and federal leaders are/will be implementing. While […]

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coronavirus scams

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scams: Safety Tips/Awareness

April 14, 2020

The viral COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on the health and financial sectors of our nation and SafeAmerica Credit Union wants to inform […]

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