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

Technology has made huge advancements in the last few decades. While these improvements are exciting, they also bring new challenges and security risks. With increased cell phone usage, social media, and online shopping, fraudsters are finding more and more ways to steal our information. And as if that wasn’t enough, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now

We are excited to announce that our home banking site and mobile app has been upgraded and refreshed. New features will include: Touch ID or PIN authentication View balances and account activity Make deposits with a snap of your camera Bill pay and person-to-person payments Transfer funds Personalize your app Branch and ATM locations Chat

  Did you know, on average someone becomes a victim of identity theft every two seconds in the United States? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your Personal Identifiable Information; such as your name, social security number, or birthdate to impersonate you. Identity thieves can use your stolen information to access bank or investment accounts,

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The busy holiday season is now upon us, or as your WWFCU Financial Gurus refer to it, “The Scam Season!” With Christmas festivities in full swing, and everyone busy deciding which presents to buy, the scammers are hard at work. They are constantly learning new techniques and

In an effort aimed at increasing taxpayer compliance, the Biden Administration has proposed that financial institutions be required to report additional account holder information in an enhanced annual I.R.S. Form 1099-INT. Beginning in 2023, the Administration hopes that the IRS will be able to use this information to increase tax compliance and thus raise federal

ATTENTION-IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STIMULUS PAYMENTS   If you received a check or a visa debit card as your stimulus payment, please read the following important information. Stimulus Checks Stimulus checks must be endorsed. Checks that are not endorsed or have “for deposit only” written on the back are not negotiable. Third party stimulus checks will

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

About a third of Americans wait till the last two weeks of the deadline to file their taxes. If you’re one of the procrastinators, you may want to change things up this year and file early. Here are six reasons why it pays to file your tax returns early: Quicker Refunds Since most people wait

Over half of Americans prefer using their debit cards over any other form of payment, and this number continues to grow. However, in this age of security breaches, consumers are wondering if using debit cards is safe. We have four facts on how/why debit cards are a safe choice. Decrease in Debit Card Fraud Believe