New Regulations on Unlawful Internet Gambling

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

If you have a sole proprietor account with Salal, you may soon receive a letter regarding new regulations on Internet gambling. This letter is for your information, and was mailed to meet notification requirements associated with the new regulation, so there’s nothing you need to do. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Act of 2006 takes effect [...]

Overdraft Protection Plans-You Make the Call

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Starting August 15, federal regulations will change the way financial institutions implement overdraft protection plans. Instead of automatic protection for some types of overdrafts, you’ll need to “opt in” to ensure you’re protected. What won’t change on August 15 Overdraft Transfer Protection (OTP) is an automatic program extended to all members with a checking account, [...]

Friend Your Credit Union on Facebook

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

If you’re not familiar with the Internet sensation that’s occupying all your children’s, spouse’s and neighbors’ time, here’s a great way to introduce yourself to Facebook. Facebook is an online gathering site where people post up information about themselves and their lives, make friends and get reacquainted with old friends. Whatever happened to the high [...]

Finding Salal in the Great Outdoors

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The side of a bus may not be Salal’s preferred habitat, but if you’ve been in downtown Seattle or Bellevue lately, you may have noticed our name and logo on the side of a Metro bus or two. To spread the word about Salal Credit Union and let the public know that anyone in Washington [...]

Claim Your Rewards!

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Formerly known as “PurplePoints,” Salal Rewards points are a great way to get a little financial boost from time to time. If you’ve been stockpiling them for awhile, here’s a quick refresher in redeeming your Rewards: Spend 2,500 Rewards points to boost your savings dividend rate on a new certificate by 0.25%¹ Annual Percentage Yield [...]

PHISHING ALERT!

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued an alert on Tuesday regarding a new scam that targets credit union members, often offering money in exchange for personal details. If you receive an email claiming to come from the NCUA and asking for participation in a survey, do not open the email, and do not respond. [...]

Mortgage Appraisal Offer Extended!

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Mortgage rates are really low; it’s a great time to consider buying or refinancing a home. And right now, for members only, get an amazing deal on an appraisal from Salal Credit Union! For a limited time, if you apply for a mortgage with Salal Credit Union for a new home purchase or a refinance [...]

Roll on in on Bike to Work Day!

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

As the weather gets nicer and the days get longer, warmer and dryer, there are more and more bicyclists on the roads. During May, many bicycle advocacy groups promote Bike to Work Month–an opportunity for all users to learn more about how to be safe, polite and legal on our busy, shared city streets and [...]