By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about the “credit union difference” and how credit unions are better than banks (at least we think so!). But what does that mean to you, our members? Well, a heck of a lot when it comes to personal loans. Consider making a credit union your first stop when

Since we’re celebrating the birth of our country this week, we thought we’d take some time to share the birth of the credit union movement with you. Would you be surprised to know that credit unions first started in Germany? In the 1850s, two gentlemen opened the first credit unions. Cooperative pioneer Hermann Schulze-Delitzch created

Now the warmer weather is here, so are the hopes and dreams of Michiganders wanting to buy a boat. But is buying a boat the right thing for you? By now you’ve probably heard the saying that a boat is a hole in the water into which you throw money. Whether that’s true or not,

Ready to take the leap from working for someone else to starting your own business? We have a rundown of some of the financial realities you’ll need to consider before diving in. Start with a Business PlanIf you don’t already have a business plan, you’ll need one before you start your business. A business plan

How many times have you vowed you were going to take a summer vacation only to not have the funds when the time comes? WWFCU thinks you deserve a vacation this summer, so we put together five tips to help you save for it: Budget TripThe first important step to take is to figure out

The average American spends nearly four hours a day on their smartphone, and about a third of U.S. smartphone users use mobile banking or mobile banking apps. As a WWFCU member, you’re in luck! We offer both mobile banking and a mobile banking app. Whether you’re already familiar with our mobile banking or are new

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

From picking neighborhoods and school districts, to dealing with down payments and home inspections, there are a lot of choices homebuyers need to make. A major decision, one that will affect your finances for years, is what kind of mortgage to get: fixed or adjustable rate.  The most popular type of mortgage is fixed-rate, which means

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) When purchasing a home, there are many different costs to factor into a budget. While many people are aware of expenses like taxes and the cost of making repairs, there are some costs that people don’tthink about, such as Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). PMI is an additional monthly expense added to your

The thought of buying your first home can be thrilling – and intimidating. Whether you’ve just started the homebuying journey or you’re in the middle of the process, we’ve got some tips to help you along the way. These tips can be a refresher if this isn’t your first time house-hunting as well.  Down PaymentIt