The 3-jar method to help kids learn about money management

It is never too early or too late for parents to start educating their children when it comes to finance, and teaching kids and teenagers about money doesn’t need to be boring or challenging. Helping them earn their own money, setting expectations and guiding them on real life decisions...

It is never too early or too late for parents to start educating their children when it comes to...

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10 Things You Can Do to Future-Proof Your Finances

Finances can be quite overwhelming, especially in this ever-changing financial climate we currently find ourselves in. To make things easier, our team at SCCU compiled a list with 10 easy-to-follow steps you can take to help future-proof your finances. 1 – Budget like a boss and track your spending Life can...

Finances can be quite overwhelming, especially in this ever-changing financial climate we currently find ourselves in. To make things...

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Our Mobile App Upgrade
Is Live In Store!

It’s finally here, and we’re excited! Our newly upgraded SCCU app will make your mobile banking, that much easier. With a new look and feel, the app also has a range of upgraded features and functionality for you to manage your banking on the go. What’s new? Upgraded security access, including pin,...

It’s finally here, and we’re excited! Our newly upgraded SCCU app will make your mobile banking, that much easier. With a...

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We’ve Upgraded To One-Time Password Security

From April 28th, we’re updating our security for both the SCCU APP and Web-Based Netbanking to include One-Time password on some transactions. One-Time Passwords, also known as Multi-Factor Authentication, is one of the most effective controls that can be implemented to prevent unauthorised access to your accounts. So effective in...

From April 28th, we’re updating our security for both the SCCU APP and Web-Based Netbanking to include One-Time password...

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Introducing ASIC’s
‘Get Moneysmart’

Designed to help provide tips to young people on making smart financial decisions to build a better future, ASIC has launched Get Moneysmart. ASIC notes that over 50% of the younger generations are looking for ways to make the most of their money through survey research conducted, recognising the need...

Designed to help provide tips to young people on making smart financial decisions to build a better future, ASIC...

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We’ve gone live with Frollo!

To complement our Digital Banking Strategy, which has recently included Apple and Android pay, we have now partnered with Frollo, one of Australia’s leading money management apps. So what is Frollo? Frollo is a secure app that allows you to have all your banking and finance accounts all in one place,...

To complement our Digital Banking Strategy, which has recently included Apple and Android pay, we have now partnered with...

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Important Update to your SCCU Visa Debit Card

Our SCCU cards are changing for all of our customers! Following recent changes to the Australian payment network, Eftpos will no longer be available on the SCCU Visa Debit Cards from 15 November 2021.  We will be sending a new Visa card to all Customers in the coming weeks. IMPORTANT: To ensure...

Our SCCU cards are changing for all of our customers! Following recent changes to the Australian payment network, Eftpos will...

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Seven Books to Improve Your Money Mindset!

It’s amazing how addictive reading about good money habits can be.  Here are seven books we think are a must for those of you keen to improve your financial habits. The Barefoot Investor: The only money guide you’ll ever need With almost 2 million copies sold, Scott Pape’s best seller...

It’s amazing how addictive reading about good money habits can be.  Here are seven books we think are a...

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What Pocket Money can Teach Your Children?

Pocket money is a great way to help teach your child financial management skills. It gives them a firm idea about the value of things, teaches them to save and gives them a sense of responsibility for achieving their own goals. It’s important for parents to remember that children take...

Pocket money is a great way to help teach your child financial management skills. It gives them a firm...

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How to Stop Living Pay Cheque to Pay Cheque?

For many, Simply Red’s song “Money’s too tight to mention” makes us feel incredibly seen.  We are living pay cheque to pay cheque, with no savings in reserve should something go wrong, feeling the daily stress of making do. And like many long standing habits, our approach to money can...

For many, Simply Red’s song “Money’s too tight to mention” makes us feel incredibly seen.  We are living pay...

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Things to Think About When Working in The Gig Economy

The gig economy has had a peculiar trajectory during the pandemic, which has been influenced by lockdown, border closure and government policies.  It dipped severely in the beginning and then rose to more than 40% of pre-Covid numbers.  This has largely been driven by the increase of the meal...

The gig economy has had a peculiar trajectory during the pandemic, which has been influenced by lockdown, border closure...

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Disney Life Lessons

Good financial habits seem like the remit of adulthood, but the habits we learn as children definitely inform our approach to money management later on. Here are ten lessons that we learned from Disney movies that still hold true for all of us:   Little Mermaid – READ THE CONTRACT. And...

Good financial habits seem like the remit of adulthood, but the habits we learn as children definitely inform our...

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