November 2025

Where did the year go? Only a month and a half to achieve all your resolutions (remember those?) and hopefully make 2025 your best year yet. 

We’re here to help make that happen for you and others throughout Maryland.  

Whether that’s more money in your pocket, more toys for children in the hospital, staying safe from holiday scams, or giving the gift of financial literacy this year, check out the links below for information and ideas to end the year strong. 

Help for those affected by recent government shutdown

Whether you’ve been impacted by a layoff, the recent shutdown, or other financial hardship, we’re here to help get you back on track.

Simple steps to stop scammers

With the right approach, you can spot scams early, protect your finances, and stay in control. 

Mark your calendars 📆

Due to scheduled maintenance, online and mobile banking will be temporarily unavailable from approximately 7:00am on December 7th until 7:30am on December 8th.   

* $350 offer valid from 11/1/24 – 12/31/25 for new SECU members and 8/15/25 – 12/31/25 for existing SECU members without checking. Must meet the following criteria: 1) Open a SECU checking account during the promo period. New members need to join SECU. 2) Within 90 days of opening checking: Set up e-statements and have at least 2 separate qualifying payroll Direct Deposits post to your checking account. Members or former members that had a checking account in the last 24 months are not eligible for this offer. 

Offer is only available to Maryland residents or residents of surrounding states (DC, DE, PA, VA, WV). Residents of other states not listed are not eligible. Qualifying direct deposits include recurring electronic deposits of payroll, pension or Social Security and must be in your checking account. Person to person, bank transfers or other electronic money transfers, such as those made through internet payment services, do not qualify. All criteria must be met within 90 days of opening checking. SECU will credit one cash bonus of $350 to the primary owner of the new SECU checking account within 60 days of meeting the requirements. Membership and accounts must be in good standing to receive the bonus. Promotional period and offer are subject to change at any time without notice. The promotional bonus is limited to one per member. If you received a bonus for a SECU checking promo in the last 24 months, you are not eligible for this offer. Advertised bonus cannot be combined with any other offer. Membership eligibility required. Bonuses are considered miscellaneous income and may be reported as income to the IRS on Form 1099-MISC. SECU’s determination of offer eligibility is final. Federally insured by NCUA. 

** SECU members are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost when they connect their SECU account as the Greenlight funding source for the entirety of the promotion. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Upon termination of promotion, members will be responsible for associated monthly fees. See terms for details. Offer ends 10/02/2026. Offer subject to change or renewal. 

†APY Annual Percentage Yield. Rate may change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. Minimum deposit of $100 required to open an account. Rate effective 08/01/2025. 

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