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Home Buying, an Oral History – PART II
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick In Part I of our oral history series, we followed seven Service CU employees on the start of their homebuying journey. We heard what drew them to buying a […]
Home Buying, an Oral History – PART I
By Julia Wood and Sean Hladick The laughter, the tears, the feelings of angst, excitement, and sometimes, even defeat – the emotional rollercoaster of a homebuyer’s journey. It starts as simply as a wish for […]
Piggyback Loan: When Two Mortgages Might Be Better Than One
If you have been looking into real estate lending options, chances are you may have stumbled upon an option called a piggyback loan. According to Zillow, the typical home price in the U.S. is around […]
Overseas Members: Don’t Fall Prey to These Common Online Scams
As we all continue to use online services more than ever due to the ongoing pandemic, please keep in mind that online shopping scams don’t just affect those of us here in the U.S. We […]
What You Need to Know If You Are PCS-ing Back to the U.S.
With PCS season right around the corner, you may be feeling anxious about everything you need to do if you are heading back home to the U.S. In addition to our printable PCS checklist and […]
Introduction to Investing: A Service Financial Group Primer
Investment markets are more accessible to the average American than ever before, and thanks to retail websites and mobile applications alike, everyday people are attempting to build wealth through the transaction of securities. It’s important […]
PCS to Germany with Pets: What You Need to Know
For most pet owners, your pet is part of your family. When you move, you wouldn’t leave a family member behind. If you are getting ready to PCS to Germany, we’re here to help you learn […]
Getting Started: Saving for your First Home
So, you’re saving for your first home – congratulations! As someone currently knee-deep in the process of readying themselves for the journey of buying a home in the next year, I can relate. There is […]
Service Credit Union Celebrates Female Rising Stars
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Service Credit Union is honored to celebrate a few of the many young women who make a difference every day for our members and our team. I was fortunate […]
How to Identify Phishing Websites
Phishing is one of the most effective and successful ways for cybercriminals to steal personal and financial information. As we spend more and more time online, fraudsters are capitalizing on this increased digital activity to […]