SPC Stories

Following an unexpectedly popular grant application period during the first quarter of 2025, members of the newly-launched SPC Cares Foundation’s Advisory Committee approved six $1,000 Community Impact grants to local nonprofits in Darlington and Florence Counties. Grant recipients include Black Creek Wildlife Center, Christ City of Refuge, Darlington County Progress, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation, the McLeod Health Foundation, and The Salvation Army of the Pee Dee.

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Protect yourself from cybercriminals by following these three steps! Your digital footprint is not just confined to the virtual world; it impacts your reputation both online and offline, influencing how employers, schools, and even peers perceive you. Keep reading to find out how to keep yourself safe online and in person.

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After searching high and low for a place to call home for herself, her horses, and her dog grooming studio, Darlington native and first-time homebuyer Courtney Osmundson finally found the perfect piece of property. With the help of SPC Credit Union’s Down Payment Assistance Program and First-Time Homebuyers Education certificate, it wasn’t long before Courtney was sealing the deal on this milestone purchase.

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Thanks to a new Down Payment Assistance Program offered by SPC Credit Union’s SPC Cares Foundation, Julia W. and her mother, both seven-year renters of a residence in Effingham, are now proud homeowners.

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SPC Credit Union is honored to announce recognition as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Best of the Best award, presented by MemberXP, a leading customer experience program offered through the Credit Union Service Group (CUSG). This notable accolade celebrates credit unions that are committed to delivering exceptional service and member experiences.

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Greenlight offers a debit card and app that teaches kids and teens how to earn, save, give and spend wisely – all with parental supervision. Using the Greenlight app, parents can send money quickly, automate allowance payments, manage chores, set flexible spending controls, get real-time notifications of all transactions, and more.

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SPC Credit Union is rewarding our Members for saving more of your hard-earned money with our new Save to Win account, through which account-holders can enter themselves into monthly and quarterly raffles for cash prizes ranging from $50 to $5,000. To participate in the prize drawings, all SPC Members have to do is open a Save to Win Account, then start making deposits. With every savings deposit of just $25, they’ll be entered in the monthly and quarterly prize drawings at the local and national levels. There is no minimum balance requirement. Raffle entries are based on a month-over-month increase in $25 increments.

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The holiday season is here, and so are the pricetags! We all know the impact that the holiday season can have on our wallets, which is why financial planning is a “must,” regardless of what your budget is! Personal loans can be a valuable financial tool to help manage costs effectively, especially during a season of spending. We’ve wrapped up several common examples of how you can use a personal loan to plan to “spend smart” when you shop this holiday season!

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Swift action from Linda Weatherford, SPC’s President/CEO, set a plan in motion to send $5,000 in monetary aid to the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation. SPC Credit Union is a proud member of the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation (CCUF), an organization that has fostered collaborative opportunities to enrich communities across the Carolinas for more than three decades. For the past several months, Weatherford and Lauren Whaley, the CCUF’s President/CEO, have been laser-focused on the development of another local foundation within the CCUF umbrella: the SPC Cares Foundation.

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Regardless of whether or not you’re regularly using digital and online products and services, cyber criminals (aka the “bad guys”) are. That’s why it’s critical to stay on your A-game in order to protect yourself and your loved ones from threats to your identity and financial security.

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One of the most powerful things you can do to relieve uncertainty and financial stress is to take a step back and make a plan. A budget can help you figure out how to meet both your short and long-term financial goals. Think about it like a fitness plan: it’s not about dieting, it’s about getting healthy, staying healthy, and being ready for the life you want! Keep reading for more tips on how to reduce financial stress

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High Yield Savings Accounts (HYSA)s are trending! Find out how you can start earning big even when you’re saving small with a HYSA from SPC Credit Union.

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Life+ Checking Accounts allow you to experience peace of mind thanks to a laundry list of time and money-saving features, like travel, leisure, & health discounts; identity theft monitoring & resolution services (including credit report & credit score tracking); up to $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Reimbursement; cell phone protection, and convenient 24/7 account access via SPC Online Banking and the SPC Mobile App.

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If you’re a business owner looking to simplify your banking services and supercharge your business management, we’ve got good news for you! SPC Credit Union is thrilled to introduce a suite of new business services designed to help entrepreneurs like you find Safe. Personal., & Connected. solutions to your business’ banking demands.

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Your 5-year-old is developing money habits. Don’t believe us? Check out this study from the University of Michigan...or, take our word for it, and start putting your money where your mouth is (literally) with your little one.

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You’re moving in one million directions 100% of the time. Fortunately, we’ve got a one-stop-shop solution for your entire family’s financial needs, so you can count on a streamlined banking experience that keeps you moving full speed ahead, 24/7.

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In keeping with “the month of love,” we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite features of banking with SPC Credit Union. We’re pretty sure you’ll love them, too. Give our list a read, then give these products a whirl.

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You’ve probably heard of CDs (the financial kind, not the preferred listening method of 90s kids), and you *might* even have a decent understanding of what they are...but then Credit Unions had to go and throw Share Certificates in the mix. Confused? We don’t blame you. Here’s what you need to know to about Share Certificates, so you can make plans to make money. 

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If your New Year’s Resolutions include taking your money mindset to the next level, we’re here to help. Get started using these 5 easy tips from your local Safe, Personal, & Connected Credit Union: SPC. 

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Join us on the journey to #buildabudget in 2024. From nailing down your goals to tracking your spending, we’ve got all the tips, tricks, and resources you need to make your money goals happen!

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