WWFCU is always looking for ways to improve our services and help make our members’ lives easier. With that in mind, we’re very proud to announce that we’ll be launching a new, user-friendly and state-of-the-art online banking platform. The new online banking system goes live on Monday, March 26. But don’t worry, you’ll have the

Most people aspire to become financially independent, but few actually think about or take the actions necessary to reach independence. Financial independence means having sufficient financial resources to comfortably choose whether to work or not work, or perhaps work in a highly desirable job that otherwise couldn’t support your standard of living. It means being

Should you lease or buy your car? Use this calculator to find out! We calculate your monthly payments and your total net cost. By comparing these amounts, you can determine which is the better value for you. LINK TO HANDY LEASE VS. BUY CALCULATOR Lease vs. Buy Definitions Purchase price Total purchase price. Price should

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

Everyone knows that college tuition and fees are high-cost items, but what about the many other expenses associated with higher education? Parents of freshmen are often very surprised by the price of books, travel, dorm accessories and other college necessities. The Michigan Association of CPAs offers six tips on how to save on these and

In a previous post, we gave you tips on how to best do research for your new car. In this post, we will give you some smart financing tips. You’ve decided that you can afford a new car. Now what? Follow these tips for smart financing: Explore your financing options—especially your credit union. A credit union

Buying a new vehicle doesn’t need to be an overwhelming experience. Just do your homework before you visit the dealership, and you’ll be prepared to find the car you want—not just the car they want to sell you. Before you go to the dealership, you should do the following: Determine if you can afford a

Please be aware that a new Same Day ACH Debit regulation will go into effect on September 15, 2017. This means that any payment made by check, authorized by telephone and/or web could clear your checking account on the same day it’s authorized. As always, we appreciate your membership.

Have you ever heard of dollar-cost averaging or value averaging? It’s a strategy to avoid being exposed to price risk when making a large purchase in an actively traded security. Because if you make the investment all in one fell swoop, you might get lucky and see the price swing higher a few months after

Tracking personal expenses is an important habit to cultivate for any independent adult. By tracking your expenses, you can build a budget and find ways to make sure you don’t live outside your means. However, as anyone who’s attempted to track their expenses knows, it can be overwhelming at first. Here’s a process to make