I’m sure you’ve all been following closely the closure of Silicon Valley Bank, SVB, in California and Signature Bank, out of New York. It’s understandable that these closures cause feelings of uncertainty regarding the financial sector, but most importantly, regarding your finances and the money you’ve worked so hard for. The Board of Directors and

Dear Valued Member, Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union management and staff wish you a Happy New Year! We hope the holidays have been good to you and your families, bringing both good health and happiness. I would like to clarify recent concerns regarding our January 2021 fee schedule. The latest fee schedule was sent to

Checks? Who writes checks anymore, let alone balance a checkbook? While the process may seem old-fashioned, believe it or not, it’s still necessary. Balancing a checkbook, also known as bank/account reconciliation is still needed because it can help you catch any errors or fees and helps you stay on top of your finances. Read on

By now you’ve probably heard that keeping a gratitude journal can help make you happier. But can being grateful/thankful help make you richer? Perhaps. Increased Productivity Boosting your daily gratitude can actually help boost your bottom line due to increased productivity. It turns out the happier you are, the chances are you’re more inclined to

Being a new parent comes with a lot of decisions. From picking the right stroller and car seat to the perfect name, making the right choices can be stressful. We hate adding to your parental to-do list, but now is the time to add some financially-related tasks to your list as well. Insurance Add Your

Although Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union’s mobile app doesn’t include mobile deposits yet (we’re working on it, we promise!), a new rule by the Federal Reserve Board may still affect our members. Called Regulation CC, it’s changing how financial institutions are processing mobile deposits. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, mobile deposits let you use

Whether you’re moving for a job or just because you’re looking for a change, starting a new life in the city is always exciting. However, if you’ve lived in rural or suburban towns your whole life, the hustle and bustle of a city can certainly cause a bit of culture shock. Additionally, if you’ve lived

  We live in an express-line society: we want money, goods, and services to be quickly and easily accessible. Conveniences like debit cards and online accounts can seem like the lifelines which make this all possible, but they can also come at a price. You need to protect yourself–and your checking account–by knowing some of

A NEW SYSTEM THAT IS FAST AND EASY Here’s the 21st century method for balancing a checkbook. What you will need: 1. Monthly statement 2. Checkbook register 3. A pocket calculator What you need to do: 1. Go down the checkbook REGISTER and — one by one — puts a checkmark by each entry not