SECU - Maryland

06/16/2026

7 ways to avoid travel scams 🌴

Before you pack your bags, take a few simple steps to protect your money and personal information while you travel.

❗ Refresh your daily security habits (when in doubt, contact your financial institution directly!)

❗Verify booking sites & travel agents

❗Stay aware of your surroundings (keep your valuables close and avoid accepting 'free' gifts!)

❗Know common prices before you arrive (watch out for the "tourist" tax!)

Read all of our travel tips & prepare to travel with confidence: https://bit.ly/3SewHgX

Learn how to avoid travel scams before your next vacation. Discover simple ways to protect your money, identity, and devices while traveling.

06/12/2026

Due to scheduled online maintenance, SECU's online banking and account opening services will be unavailable this Sunday, June 14th, from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Thank you for your patience 💚

06/11/2026

Get $350* when you open a SECU Total™ Checking & Rewards Account. Switch up date night, take the class 🍝

Bank Happily. For more info, visit: bit.ly/47kUZKT

06/09/2026

💚 Applications are open for $5K grants from the SECU MD Foundation 💚

We’re looking for Maryland nonprofits working to empower Marylanders to achieve personal and financial wellness.

Learn more & apply here: secumdfoundation.org/programs/grants/

06/09/2026

How to prep your small biz for quarterly taxes 👀

📣 Calling all Independent Contractors, Sole Proprietors, and LLCs / LLPs...

Think of quarterly taxes like routine vehicle maintenance...a little preparation goes a long way to help avoid bigger expenses down the road.

✅ Separate your tax savings (business checking, business savings)

✅ Estimate your quarterly taxes (we have a few methods here 🤓)

✅ Pay ON TIME! Upcoming quarterly due dates: June 15 & Sept. 15

Learn about how to build a buffer beyond taxes, where you can pay quarterly, and how to keep your biz ready for what's next: https://bit.ly/4vJrBI9

Learn how to prepare for small business quarterly taxes, estimate payments, build tax savings, and create cash reserves to support your business year-round.

06/05/2026

🏠 8 first-time homeowner tips for buying in MD 🏠

June is the perfect time to start thinking about buying a home in Maryland. Before you make the leap from renter to owner, consider:

🌳 Plan for upfront costs (down payment, closing costs, inspection, etc.)

🌳 Plan a realistic budget (mortgage, property taxes, homeowners' insurance, etc.)

🌳 Check if you qualify for affordable homeownership programs! (FHA, VA, USDA, etc.)

🌳 Get preapproved early! Most sellers won't accept an offer if you aren't preapproved.

Run through our full checklist & explore our homeownership resources at: https://bit.ly/4ufi5uV

National Homeownership Month is the perfect time to learn what first time homeowners should know about buying a home in Maryland.

06/04/2026

⛳ The SECU MD Foundation’s Golf Classic is back!

📅 Sept. 28: Dust off your clubs & mark your calendars.

We invite you to join us for a fun day on the links while supporting student scholarships and financial education throughout Maryland.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open here: secumdfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/99674-2026-secu-md-fdn-golf-classic

06/04/2026

📅 This Monday! FREE Webinar 📅

🧠 Understanding the Financial Signs of Cognitive Decline
📍 Monday, June 8 @ 3pm EDT
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3Pts4ic

Join us and our safety partner, Carefull, for this free webinar for caregivers, family members, financial professionals, and anyone helping support or protect an older adult.

This SECU and Carefull webinar will cover the financial signs of cognitive decline, including missed bills, sliding credit scores, and out-of-character spending.

06/02/2026

Extra vacay 💰? Game on 😎

Refer a friend to SECU, and once they join, you both get $50.

Get started: secumd.org/about-us/membership/referral-program

05/28/2026

💡 A practical guide to nonprofit grants 💡

For many nonprofits, finding funding can feel like a full-time program of its own. Read our guide to:

✅ Understand the grant landscape (Programs v. Capacity-building v. General operating v. Capital projects)

✅ Use free online resources to find a good funding fit

✅ Review opportunities closely 👀 Are there spending restrictions? Are admin costs covered? Any additional requirements like audits or site visits?

Read through our guide & learn about nonprofit grants available through the SECU MD Foundation: https://bit.ly/4vh8Ag0

Learn how to find grants for nonprofits in Maryland, evaluate funding opportunities, and access free grant support resources for your organization.