SiMPLE CENTS

It pays to shop around!

Leslie Howard — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:50 +0000

A few weeks ago, I got my homeowner’s insurance renewal packet. I had to take a triple look at the annual premium as it was quite a high amount! How much? Ok, since you asked (LOL!) I will tell you. It was a little over $1,400! Yikes! I immediately started shopping around. I simply shared [...]

An evening of students, hockey, and ridin’ on dubs!

kwhitcroft — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:26:37 +0000

Every year, about this time, we here at Young & Free SC (powered by South Carolina Federal) get to take a group of students to dinner and a Stingrays game. This will be my third year going with Young & Free and our second year inviting Metanoia. After learning about Metanoia, last year, I knew [...]

Running the Charleston Marathon: Karen’s Retrospective

Kevin Kosco — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:43 +0000

Back in early January I shared Karen’s story as she prepared for the Charleston Marathon on Saturday, January 14th. It was a story of preparation…both physical and mental. A couple days ago I asked Karen how she did. Here is the epilogue of Karen’s story: I would love to tell you that I kept it [...]

For A Lot of Little Reasons

Jessica Jackson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:38:34 +0000

Every year, South Carolina Federal Credit Union supports the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and locally that means raising money and volunteering at MUSC Children’s Hospital. You’ll find South Carolina Federal employees at MUSC Children’s Hospital this Friday, January 27. You may even talk to one of us when you call in to the annual MUSC [...]

First Place, Second Place, Third Place…

Leslie Howard — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:01 +0000

Looking for some college cash? Well, if you put your creative video talents and eloquent writing skills to the test, you might just win some money to help you through college! Here’s a few pieces of information to get you motivated! First Place: $4,000 Second Place: $2,500 Third Place: $1,000 You need a 3.0 GPA and you [...]

Tomorrow

Gee Gee — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:37:46 +0000

Have you ever stated “I’ll do it tomorrow”? Of course you have, who hasn’t. Unfortunately, at that very moment we never take the time to realize that tomorrow is nothing more than a day hoped for. A day that every one of us at some point in our lives takes for granted. As we prepare [...]

It’s time to vote!

Kevin Kosco — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:52 +0000

That right, it’s that time again. Time to express your opinion by exercising your right to vote. Of course the first thing that pops into your mind is voting in South Carolina’s “First in the South” primary. It’s certainly an important component in the election process leading up to the general election this fall. But, [...]

Did you see the GOP Candidates in Charleston?

Beth Jaskiewicz — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:20:34 +0000

South Carolina has certainly been in the political news lately, with GOP presidential candidates hobnobbing around Charleston. While this post is in no way an endorsement of any particular candidate, it is an invitation to take part in the political process. Just this past Saturday candidates gathered at the Sottile Theatre to share [...]

Are you ready to take on money that matters?

Troy Hall — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:38:21 +0000

Consumer Reports (February 2012 edition) headlines “Take on your Bank. Fight Back or Flee.” #BTDNOW. Industry experts and analysts predict that fee hikes and tougher account requirements will more than likely continue. They do suggest that consumers are likely to find lower fees and better rates at … “larger credit unions, and online institutions.” The [...]

Who is Fair Isaac?

Leslie Howard — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:16 +0000

FICO stands for Fair Isaac Corporation. They created the most commonly used credit scoring module. Check out our video for some helpful info!