Four Money Saving Tips
Looking for ways to save money? Try these helpful tips! Curb your impulse purchases by unsubscribing from or turning off smartphone notifications that get you to spend money. Review your spending habits. Look at the things you can cut, i.e., streaming services. Prioritize your needs over your wants. Switch to energy-efficient lighting like LED lights. The average household can save around $225 each year by switching from incandescent bulbs! With the high costs of groceries, try creating a weekly menu [...]
Happy Retirement, Viola and Bryan!
Over the past week, we have had the privilege of celebrating the retirement of two fantastic KCU team members, Viola and Bryan. We are so happy that we had the pleasure of working with these individuals and wish them all the best in their much-deserved retirements. Here's a bit more about Viola: Viola began her career at KCU a little over 20 years ago, starting as a teller and working her way up to Branch Manager at our South [...]
Getting to Know Dyronne Luarca, KCU Director of Finance
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are happy to bring you the following interview with staff member Dyronne Luarca, Director of Finance. Interviews like these allow us not only to celebrate different cultures but also to learn more about our fellow teammates. Before diving into Dyronne’s background, we wanted to share a fun fact. When speaking with Dyronne, we discovered that his very first banking experience was with our credit union at the ripe old age [...]
Join Us for a Summer of Fun
We can't wait to see you at all of our wonderful summer events, including festivals, parades, and more! Here’s a list of our Summer 2023 Events: Meeker Days: When: Friday, June 16 from 12 pm – 7 pm Saturday, June 17 from 10 am – 7 pm Sunday, June 18 from 10 am – 6 pm Where: Downtown Puyallup 330 S. Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 What: Join us for this exciting festival including the Puyallup Farmers’ Market, craft vendors, food [...]
The Earlier the Better: Planning for Retirement
It’s never too early to plan for your retirement. In fact, the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. Let's talk about a few ways to make the most of your retirement plan! Max out your 401(k) match. If your employer matches your contributions to your 401(k), see if you can contribute the maximum amount. Experts recommend contributing 15% of your pre-tax income to your retirement savings, so take advantage of an employer match to help you get there. [...]
A Conversation with Barrier-Breaker Stacy Rost, ESPN 710 AM Host
Women’s History Month provides us with the opportunity to celebrate women and the valuable contributions they have made in history, society, and culture. We thought this would be a great time to chat with one of our favorite Seattle Sports personalities Stacy Rost, Host of “Bump and Stacy,” on Seattle Sports Radio. […]