Earlier this month, our CEO Joleen Bowman, alongside two other team members, attended the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference for Credit Unions in Washington, D.C.  While there, they gathered valuable insights and served as advocates in the ongoing effort to preserve the not-for-profit tax status of credit unions. But what does this mean for you, and

To our Valued Members, I’m writing today to address recent developments that have understandably raised questions and concerns within the credit union community. As you may have heard, two members of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board were recently removed from their positions. While this action has garnered national attention and sparked discussion about

Debit card fraud happens when someone else uses your card to make purchases without your permission. In 2024, losses from this kind of fraud hit about $6.2 billion in the U.S.—that’s roughly $19 per person and a 5% jump from last year. We’re here to share a few essential tips to help you lower your

Discover how easy it is to review, monitor, and improve your credit score with help from WWFCU! Unlock More Financial Tools with Our Online & Mobile Banking At Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union, we’re constantly working to bring you new ways to manage and improve your financial health. That’s why we’ve enhanced our online and mobile

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2025! As we enter a new year, we celebrate Earth’s journey around the sun, which brings with it a sense of hope, new beginnings, and the opportunity for growth. Many people take this time to reflect on their lives and set resolutions, it could be trying a new hobby,

The holiday season is here, and while most of us are busy spreading festive cheer, checking our holiday shopping lists, and preparing for family gatherings, it’s also the perfect time to talk about something that’s become more important than ever—cybersecurity. With the rise in online shopping, banking, and social interactions, the holiday season unfortunately brings

Certainly, everyone will take different paths in life.  But chances are every one of us will experience purchasing a vehicle at one time or another.  Whether it’s brand new or just new to you, buying a car can be an intimidating process.  The WWFCU Financial Gurus are here to help guide you through the financing

When you obtain a new loan, there are many things to consider. Can you afford the monthly payment? How long will it take to pay off the loan? One key factor in answering both questions is determining what your interest rate will be. The interest rate accounts for the full finance charges, or in simple

A Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor is a credit union professional certified by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). Not only are these CCUFC’s available to provide financial education, but they can also help with methods to increase your credit and ways to efficiently pay down debts. They are skilled in constructing budget plans, finding

As WWFCU continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary and we reflect over the years, one question that we always seem to hear is “what is the difference between a credit union versus a bank? Why should I want to do business with a credit union over a bank?” If you yourself have ever wondered this