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WWFCU Makes Car Buying Easier

Thinking of buying a new or used car but feeling overwhelmed by the process? Don’t worry, WWFCU has tips and tools to make the car buying process easier. Get Prequalified Before you start car shopping, you need to find out how much you can spend. Check with your financial institution and get prequalified for an

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What You Need Before You Buy a Car

Whether you’re looking to get a new or used vehicle, buying a car can be an exciting yet stressful experience. WWFCU wants to take the stress out of the process and walk you through the steps you need to take before signing on the dotted line. Get Your Score Unless you’re paying cash, the very

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In Case of Recession: How to Be Financially Prepared

Most economists and news reports are predicting a recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s easy to feel helpless when tough times are looming, but we have three ways you can get prepared. Wrangle Your Debt Easier said than done, right? Thanks to the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, putting a dent in your debt

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Should I Refinance My Car?

You always hear about people refinancing their mortgages, but what about refinancing an auto loan? There are several reasons you may want to refinance your auto loan, and a couple of reasons you might not. Read on to see what best describes your auto loan situation to decide if you should refinance your car. Why

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How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?

One is often not enough, but how many credit cards are too many? Is there a magic number of credit cards that will help, not hurt, your credit score? Your credit score is based on many factors and can be affected by numerous things. It all comes down to ratios. Credit agencies look at what

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Unique Financial Resolutions

Come the New Year, many of us resolve to spend less and save more. Two subjects we discuss a lot on our blog! This year, we thought we’d shake things up a bit and give you a list of unique and ultra-specific resolutions/goals you can make for the New Year. Save Change When paying with

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When’s the Best Time to Buy a Car?

So, you’ve been scrimping and saving to buy a new car. But is now the best time for the best deal? Before you spend more of that hard-earned money than you should, we’ve got some tips on when is the ideal time to buy a car. No Weekends While the weekends might be the easiest

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Saving Doesn’t Need to Be Scary

Saving money. It’s something we all mean to do, but never seem to get around to. For some, it’s the inconvenience of moving money around in their accounts. To others, it’s the panic that if they save a percentage of their income, they won’t have enough money to live off of. The good news is

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Useful Tips for Buying a Used Car

If you’re considering replacing your vehicle, have you considered purchasing a used one? The perception of used cars can be somewhat negative. That’s why the market-friendly term “pre-owned” is now more widely used (forgive the pun). However, shopping for a used car can be tricky because every car has a unique, and often hidden, history.

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Tips for Shopping for a Vehicle for Your Teen

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), auto accidents are still the leading cause of death for American teenagers. However, due to safer vehicles graduated license laws, the numbers have decreased 65% from 8,748 teen deaths in 1975 to 3,023 in 2011. Regardless of statistics and new vehicle safety precautions, automakers still haven’t come up with a vehicle that can drive itself when the weather gets bad, when a tire blows out or when another driver becomes distracted and wanders into your lane. Seasoned drivers rely on their experience and split-second-decision-making abilities to negotiate these perilous moments. Teens don't have that experience.

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