You’ve been out shopping for your next car and know exactly what you want. You’ve already decided to trade in your car to a dealer to act as a down payment, or save you the hassle of selling it yourself. There are a few things to consider before you even start the trade-in process. The

Snowbirds, those who reside in a northern state during summer and travel south for the winter but maintain homes in both states, need to be aware of how tax codes apply to them as they migrate. To avoid nasty surprises by over- or underpaying taxes, snowbirds need to determine which home acts as their domicile, what

Believe it or not, you’ll need more than just a pile of cash to make your first (or second, or third) home purchase. There are other non-monetary assets that you’ll need in order to qualify for a home loan with the lowest interest rate. Add these five assets to your list of things to have

October 18, 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day. Since 1948, credit unions around the world have come together annually on the third Thursday in October to commemorate the credit union movement’s history and achievements. About ICU Day For over 150 years, credit unions worldwide have proudly collaborated to put people before

There are many questions you’ll be asking yourself, the dealership sales associate, and probably car review websites before you decide to buy a new vehicle—but here are six questions you should ask before signing any purchase papers. These questions should be your “deal testers,” a way for you to verify the purchase terms, understand all

Never one to shirk from a challenge, the Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union (WWFCU) team decided to take part in the Michigan Credit Union League’s #KekeChallenge. Set to Drake’s “In My Feelings,” and including dance moves made popular by Instagram comedian theshiggyshow, the WWFCU staff definitely rose to the #KekeChallenge! By participating in the challenge, we’re

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.

Credit unions are not-for-profit, community-based, member-owned financial institutions that are uniquely positioned to help America’s more than 27 million small businesses. They return yearly profits to their members in the form of lower interest rates on loans, lower fees on accounts, and better interest on savings accounts—including business accounts and loans. They also offer smaller

Bugs, viruses and ransomware have all forced us to be diligent when it comes to our email. But what about social media? Scammers are tackling Facebook, Twitter and other channels as well. The Better Business Bureau warns that you need to have your guard up wherever, and whenever, you click these days. One Facebook scam

In recent years, personal loans have become one of the fastest growing loan products. They’re appealing for many reasons: they can offer low interest rates for people with good to great credit, they can be for smaller loan amounts, and they can be used to pay for a range of life’s expenses, including consolidating debt,