Start Saving for the Holidays Today
The leaves are changing, the air is growing colder, and with it the holidays are growing closer. Now is the time to start building your savings and preparing for a season of family gatherings, gift giving, and all your favorite ways to celebrate the winter holidays. Did you know that 67% of consumers plan to use credit cards for holiday shopping, according to MarketWatch? The budget that you build now, can help you avoid accumulating holiday debt later this year, [...]
When to Use Skip-a-Pay
Between the financial demands of the back-to-school season, the quickly approaching holiday season, and the rising costs of bills and groceries, many families are feeling financially stressed. It’s times like these where options like Skip-a-Pay might be the right option for you. We asked our Puyallup South Hill Branch Manager, Maeghan Souza to tell us more about how Skip-a-Pay works and its benefits. Here’s what she shared: Q: What is Skip-a-Pay? A: Skip-a-Pay is a benefit we offer our members to help alleviate financial stress [...]
The Advantages of Digital Banking
It’s no secret that most Americans have turned to digital banking in recent years for its convenience, security, and control. In fact, 78% of Americans prefer banking via mobile app or website to banking in person according to a 2023 Forbes Advisor U.S. Consumer Banking Statistics study. Here at Kitsap Credit Union, we’re focused on delivering a best-in-class digital banking experience. We asked our Digital Channels Manager, Emma Gao, to tell us more about the features and benefits of digital banking. [...]
8 Ways For College Students to Save Money
Money might be tight when you’re in college, but it’s not impossible to find ways to save. Use these tips and tricks to make the most of your time back at school. Budget It’s smart to create a spending plan so you know where and how you’re spending your money. If you don't know where your money is going, it’s impossible to know what to cut back on. Too many dinners out with friends and an unexpected book you have [...]
Go for Gold with Kitsap Credit Union’s Gold Checking
Don’t settle for bronze or silver, go for gold with our Gold Checking account! You can earn more than $495* every year, get paid up to 2 days early**, have access to more than 30,000 free ATMs nationwide, and more. We asked Kitsap Credit Union, Contact Center Supervisor, Richard Shoopman to deep dive into the benefits of our Gold Checking account and as an employee for the past year and loyal KCU member since the early 2000s when his grandmother [...]
Doris Heritage, World-Class Runner and Coach, Believes in the Power of Possibilities
At 81 years old, Doris Heritage boasts an impressive and world-class career as both an athlete and a coach, and it all started right here in Pierce County. Growing up on Fox Island, Doris always loved to run. Her parents owned a chrysanthemum farm where she spent her days as a seven-year-old running the steep hills of the property and the sandy beaches near her house. As a student at Peninsula High School, Doris dreamed of training on the cross-country [...]