Michael Callahan, World-Renowned Rowing Coach, Is All About Making Dreams A Reality
With an impressive two-decade long career at UW Rowing, Michael Callahan, knows the value of a synergistic team. Michael has been a part of UW Rowing since 1996, when he was a student-athlete and the captain and commodore of the 1996 men’s team. Since then, he has become a prominent and steadfast figure in the rowing community. Not only has Michael lead the men’s rowing team to victory numerous times over the past 18 years as head coach, but his [...]
Nichole Martin, Seattle U Rowing Coach, Has a Passion For Community
Driven by her love for water sports instilled in her by her family from a young age, Nichole Martin began her rowing career at Pacific Lutheran University as a Freshman. In the early years of her career, she quickly grew to love not only the sport but the sense of community that it fostered. “During college I discovered the profound ability of rowing to unite individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives in pursuit of a common goal,” she said. After [...]
Credit Reboot: Rebuilding Your Financial Future with a Share Secured Loan
Regardless of the reasons behind a damaged credit score, there’s a path to rebuilding credit that avoids high interest rates and empowers you to regain control. We asked Kitsap Credit Union Lending Specialist, Aaron Burns why you should consider a Share Secured Loan as your solution. Q: What is a Share Secured Loan? A: A Share Secured loan is a type of installment loan that allows you to borrow money using funds in your share savings or certificate as collateral. [...]
Is Gold Checking Right for Me?
Deciding what kind of checking account is right for you can be difficult. That's why we asked one of our team members questions like what are the main benefits of Gold Checking? How do I decide if Gold Checking is right for me? How is Gold Checking at Kitsap Credit Union different than checking accounts at other financial institutions? A Kitsap Credit Union member of 30 years and employee with 14 years of experience, including time in our Contact Center, [...]
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,” [...]