How to Report Identity Theft
Identity theft is one of the top three consumer complaints to the Federal Trade Commission. In 2018, 15% of their more than 3 million complaints were related to identity theft. If you or someone you know is a victim of identity theft, take these steps immediately: Place a fraud alert on your credit reports, ask for a free copy of your credit report, and review those reports for evidence of accounts you didn't open. Fraud unit contacts are: Equifax: www.equifax.com [...]
6 Easy Tips This Financial Capability Month
Here at Kitsap Credit Union, we aim to share the importance of financial literacy with our community throughout the year. We do this by offering Financial Wellness Courses in local schools, creating free online resources, and really advocating for our community’s continued education. With this month being Financial Capability Month, we asked our Outreach Coordinator, David Inglish what tips he shares when talking with our community. “Money and finances can be overwhelming and scary especially when you first start out,” [...]
Tap Into Your Home’s Potential this Spring
Spring is here and with it comes a variety of home projects. Whether you need a fresh coat of paint inside or out, a bathroom remodel, fresh landscaping, or are looking to spring clean your finances, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) might be right for you. What’s a HELOC? A HELOC is an open-ended loan that is secured by the equity in your home. You can use these funds to pay for expenses that occur over a period [...]
Spring Clean Your Finances
Did you know that spring cleaning your living space can lead to improved mood, decreased stress, and heightened creativity? Just imagine what spring cleaning your finances can do! There are many ways to clean up your finances and taking the time to do the following can help set you up for success through the remainder of the year. Here are a few ways to spring clean your finances: Review regular expenses & purge Taking the time to look over your [...]
Enter to Win $250 this Financial Capability Month!
Enter our Financial Capability Month Giveaway and you could win a $250 Visa gift card, some KCU Swag, and we’ll donate $250 to local non-profit. How it Works Simply “Like” the Financial Capability Month Giveaway post on Facebook and/or Instagram, comment a financial wellness tip that's helped you, tag a friend you think would like to enter, and make sure you’re following our account. Official Rules The Contest is sponsored by Kitsap Credit Union at P.O. Box 990, Bremerton, WA [...]
Filing Last Minute? Tax Day Tips
Tax Day is here and if you haven't filed your taxes yet, you're not alone. According to the IRS, "With the April deadline upon us, we're seeing a flurry of tax returns coming in during the final hours. We've already received more than 100 million [returns] and tens of millions more returns are being filed in the final days," IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told reporters on Friday. If you are a last-minute filer, use these tips to file your federal return or [...]