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Apply for a home equity loan or HELOC — but which one is right for you?
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Our credit and debit card products let you save, spend, and manage your money in a way that works for you.
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Set kids up for success with a youth savings account or a youth term share certificate.
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Through our overdraft protection program, members can connect to another account to cover overdrawn charges and avoid overdraft fees.
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The Sun East Federal Credit Union mobile banking app has added security safeguards to help you protect what matters most.
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Whether you're saving for holiday spending or a dream vacation, Sun East Federal Credit Union has you covered with specialized savings accounts.
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Be smart with your money and utilize multiple high-yield savings accounts at Sun East Federal Credit Union.
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Starting an Emergency Fund with Sun East Federal Credit Union is a smart, easy way to prepare for the unexpected.
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As your income increases, your dream of homeownership may be more attainable than you think, even with rising interest rates.
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Whether you’re starting a new chapter in life or looking to optimize your long-term financial security, Sun East Federal Credit Union exists to help our members achieve their savings goals with personalized service.
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Did you know Sun East Federal Credit Union has a charitable arm which has been serving the Greater Brandywine Valley community since 2011?
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Sun East Federal Credit Union wants to help our members understand their credit scores.
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Sun East Federal Credit Union can help you learn how to build credit so you can achieve your financial goals.
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As a member of Sun East Federal Credit Union, you can feel confident that your financial accounts are safe by following a few easy tips.
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Working for an organization that cares about you and your community makes it easy to get excited for work.
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Blogs

Emergency Fund—Start Small, Think Big
No one likes throwing away food, especially if you’re trying to save money. But what do you do with those fresh string beans you got on sale that may not get eaten before they go bad? Freeze them. Follow these handy tips and you’ll be able you to enjoy your favorite foods for months.
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The 6 Steps of Buying a Home
Buying a home can be an in-depth process. Sun East Federal Credit Union has a team of mortgage consultants and real estate agents on your side to assist you before you start to tour open houses!
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6 Ideas to Take the Stress Out of Back-to-School Shopping
Rising prices and increasing interest rates are putting the squeeze on family budgets as the school year ramps up.
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How One Family Got Smart About Credit
National Get Smart About Credit Day falls in October, serving as an annual reminder for all of us to build healthy credit habits. The national nonprofit GreenPath Financial Wellness shares the following lessons one family learned as they firmed up their finances.
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Understanding Credit Card Holds
We’re all working to manage our budgets and be mindful of spending these days. And probably many of us are using credit cards for everyday expenses on a regular basis. Some merchants may initiate a credit card hold – which basically “locks” funds in your credit card account.
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Common Cents for Couples: How to Manage Money Together
For some couples, February might be a month for romantic connection - celebrating Valentine’s Day with dinner reservations or romantic gifting. For others, solidarity and closeness can be found in boycotting Cupid together.
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Help Kids Get Money-Savvy
One of the most important life skills you can teach your children is how to manage their own money. The sooner children begin financial education, the greater the likelihood they'll avoid the mistakes many adults make today.
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What Newbie Home Buyers Need to Know
Buying your first house is an exciting time, but it can be a little scary as well. To minimize your anxiety, the following will help you prepare for your first meeting with a loan officer.
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Mid-Year Money Checkup: 5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Health
Summer is in full swing and so is peak travel season. And while July is a prime time to get outdoors and cash in on any plans you may have, the reality is that financial concerns remain a pain point for many of us.
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Financial Education Improves Your Overall Financial Picture
Getting options to improve your financial picture starts with education.
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Ways to Save on Vacation
Plan your next vacation ahead to ensure that you get the most for your money without sacrificing a good time.
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Understanding Your First Paycheck
Ever wonder what happens to the money in your paychecks from your first job? You’ll soon find out that you’re not the only one who has claims on what you earn!
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Coping with Inflation? Be Budget Aware.
Inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets. From groceries to gas, record-breaking inflation means the purchasing power of your money is decreasing each month.
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Take These Steps with Your Student Loans
Student Loan Payments will Restart in October 2023. After a three-year pause that began in March 2020 amidst the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education posted an announcement to their website that payments will resume for those with student loan balances.
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Plan your next vacation ahead to ensure that you get the most for your money without sacrificing a good time.

Then relax, knowing that you might even have funds left over when you get home.

• Airfare
• Lodging
• Food
• Search for vacation package deals
• Use a travel rewards card
• Book by your budget
• Add a free destination
• Travel off-season

Check out the full article above about how to save money on vacation.

 
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Ashley Davidson

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“My personal passion is with helping people and as my career grew with big commercial banks, I felt like that got lost … When I heard about “The Credit Union Difference” I did my research…”

– Ashley Davidson, Training Specialist
Learning & Development

 
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Mike Kaczenski

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“The decision to work at Sun East was an easy one now that I look back over it.”

– Michael Kaczenski, CEO

 
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Shawn and Brad

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Hear about top financial advice for college students from a Sun East employee.

 
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