Winter Newsletter
Make Your 2025 Financial Resolutions
Ready to make resolutions for 2025? Start with your finances!
Think about what problem you want to solve and figure out a plan to make it happen.
Here are some examples of how we can help your resolutions come true:
- Need help getting out of debt? Take advantage of our free financial counseling.
- Are you trying to save more consistently? Have a portion of your paycheck directly deposited into a savings account to make savings automatic.
- Want to plan a big trip? Open a savings account specific to your vacation goals!
- Want to learn more about finances? Take our free money management courses or sign up for a workshop or webinar.
As a Suncoast member, you have access to a ton of free financial resources to make life easier.
Check our blog post for more ideas on easy financial resolutions.
Invest In Your Future
As the year wraps up, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial journey. Did your plans and goals shift? Suncoast Investment Services1 can help develop or update a financial roadmap that addresses your unique needs and help you work towards your financial dreams.
FAQs
Happy Holidays from Spencer the Influencer
‘Tis the season to watch Spencer the Influencer! Our YouTube channel has plenty of holiday cheer and fun videos to help you learn more about financial topics all year long.
Check out our Spencer videos on YouTube and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on the next one!
It’s Time to Prepare for Tax Season
Tax season doesn’t need to be stressful! As a Suncoast member, you have resources available to make it easy to file your taxes.
Enjoy exclusive member discounts on TurboTax® and H&R Block® tax services, stay tuned for details of the partnerships in the new year.
Each year, many families do not receive Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) dollars that are entitled to them because they don't know how to claim the credit or don't file an income tax return. Free income tax return preparation from the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program can help with that.
For more information about the (VITA) program, such as where to find a VITA site near you, who qualifies for free tax prep and what you should bring with you to your appointment, please call 2-1-1 for your local United Way office.
MOSI Partnership
Suncoast is proud to partner with Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)!
As a Suncoast member, you can enjoy an exclusive perk: buy one General Admission Ticket with your Suncoast debit or credit card and get a second one for FREE—redeemable for up to two free tickets per member (per visit)!
With over 40,000 square feet of exhibits and hands-on activities, MOSI is a scientific playground where our members will be able to learn about science and really experience it thanks to this new partnership!
Suncoast has also sponsored a brand-new exhibit at MOSI! The Flight Club Drone Zone Presented by Suncoast Credit Union will allow guests to fly and take control of real drones, complete challenges, race one another, and get up-close with technology that is transforming our world.
Suncoast Donates $850,000 for Hurricane Relief
When hurricanes Helene and Milton tore through Florida this past fall, residents had their lives turned upside down – Helene’s storm surge pushed floodwater into thousands of homes, Milton brought disastrous winds and tornadoes that tore apart entire neighborhoods, and so many Floridians were left devastated.
As Florida’s largest credit union, we take our role in our communities very seriously. Suncoast has always put our communities first, and we’re committed to being a positive, trusted presence in the lives of members and non-members alike.
We’re happy to announce that Suncoast has donated $850,000 across 13 nonprofits to support relief efforts across the state. Our goal is to help restore hope and rebuild lives in the face of disaster and protect schools, students, and families by getting them the resources they need to not only survive, but thrive.
In the words of our CEO, Kevin Johnson, “Our commitment reaches beyond the storm’s immediate aftermath—because we are true partners with the communities we serve.”
Learn more about our donation and efforts to support hurricane relief here.
Introducing Magic Buckets for the Community
Last year, Suncoast expanded into Central Florida, and we’ve loved every minute of it!
We’re excited to partner with the Osceola Magic again this year to give back to local nonprofit organizations. Each month during basketball season, we’ll contribute money to a donation bucket every time the Osceola Magic scores a point. Those donations will add up throughout the month and we’ll divide the total amount, up to $5,000, between two local nonprofits at the end of each month.
And guess what? You get to participate! We’ll post a poll to our Facebook page with the two nonprofits we’re supporting each month, and your votes will determine the percentage of the donations each nonprofit receives.
Don’t forget to support the Osceola Magic by attending a game! Plan your gameday at Silver Spurs Arena by viewing their home schedule.
Download the SunMobile App
Our SunMobile app lets you manage your finances quickly, safely and securely from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet.
Let’s Connect
Have you followed Suncoast on social media yet? We’re always sharing amazing stories from our community and announcing events near you. Keep an eye on our social channels for all the latest and greatest of Suncoast!
Service Center Updates
We’re excited to announce the opening of our new branch in Ellenton! Located at 7204 U.S. 301, Ellenton, FL 34222, the Ellenton branch has all the same great service you know and love from Suncoast, including a drive thru, Interactive Teller, and an expert staff to help you with all your financial needs. Stay tuned and follow us on social media to stay up to date on the latest news from our brick-and-mortar locations.
Community Events
Check out our upcoming community-sponsored events and hang out with us!