Credit or debit? Most of us are asked that question several times a week when using our debit card. But do you truly know what the difference is and which is the best choice for you? Choosing Debit You use your PIN for purchases It’s an offline transaction when you check out There are lower

So, you’ve been scrimping and saving to buy a new car. But is now the best time for the best deal? Before you spend more of that hard-earned money than you should, we’ve got some tips on when is the ideal time to buy a car. No Weekends While the weekends might be the easiest

Saving money. It’s something we all mean to do, but never seem to get around to. For some, it’s the inconvenience of moving money around in their accounts. To others, it’s the panic that if they save a percentage of their income, they won’t have enough money to live off of. The good news is

Christmas accounts first began in the early 1900s, created to help credit union members be able to afford holiday shopping. Today, they’re still going strong with nearly three-quarters of U.S. credit unions offering them. How many times have you set money aside in your checking or regular savings account for the holidays, only to have

Happy International Credit Union Day (ICU Day)! Thanks to the Credit Union National Association, the third Thursday in October has been set aside to celebrate U.S. credit unions since 1948. WWFCU Celebrates ICU Day ICU Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the credit union movement and to thank our community. On October 17, 2019,

In honor of National Savings Day on October 12, we thought we’d give you some realistic ways to save money. If you’re like most, you have the best intentions when it comes to saving, but have a hard time following through. That’s why we have twelve easy ways to save: Credit Cards Pay your cards

Oftentimes, life insurance is one of those things we put off getting. If you have people relying or depending on you, chances are you should think about getting a policy. Types of Insurance If you decide to take the plunge, you’ll need to decide what type of life insurance policy you need. There are two

You wouldn’t leave your cash or credit cards out in public for anyone to use, would you? These days you need to protect yourself and your money from thieves and hackers in all you do. The smarter technology becomes, the savvier thieves are becoming as well. The amount of credit card numbers being exposed to

If you’re a WWFCU member, we’d like to thank you. We also have a question for you … Have you ever really thought about what being a credit union member means? Sure, in many ways being a credit union member is similar to being a bank customer. You can have checking and savings accounts, get

Is your credit not as good as it could be? You’re not alone. About 20% of Americans have credit in the poor to fair range (669 or lower). WWFCU is always looking out for its members and your financial health. So, we thought we’d share a few general tips on how to boost your credit