Every year millions of people in the United States are affected by identity theft. Credit cards, social security numbers, and bank account numbers are the most commonly compromised forms of personal information. Thieves can change the billing address on a credit card account, make charges to it, and run up bills which they will not

If you fall into a typical income bracket, then most likely you have a limited amount of money to spend. Budgeting can be a challenge, and unanticipated expenses can regularly come up, tacking onto rent, car payments, and other financial obligations most people have. What you have left of your income for spending can be

Just about every aspect of financial affairs involves some form of a paper document. From monthly statements to contracts and agreements to paper checks, vast amounts of paper need to be manufactured, transported, and disposed of. All of this paper has a significant impact on the environment. The volume of paper produced does mean more

There are many benefits to a Credit Union. One of these is e-statements. Instead of waiting for a statement to come in the mail every month, you can log in to a website any time to see an electronic copy of your statement, to easily track and manage your account. This is usually a service

There are many types of loans out there. Some have such high interest rates and so many fees tacked on that they are undesirable. A Share Pledge loan, however, may be the answer. Normally issued at a much lower interest rate, a Share Pledge loan from a Credit Union is a loan that is issued

Loans are often a big help, especially when it comes to expensive things like cars, motorcycles, or boats. They can also be a burden. There are options for saving money with a system provided by RateMatch. The RateMatch service creates a free credit report that offers more detailed information than a standard credit report, which

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(Westland, Michigan) Wayne Westland Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the largest reduction in loan rates in their 57-year history.  The Management team at WWFCU approved a reduction of nearly 50% of their current secured rates.   This major reduction was a move directed at the current economic conditions, so the local community can take

Online banking has become very popular in the past few years, with customers enjoying the convenience and security of 24-hour access to their money from home. When it comes to communications with their Credit Union, however, many people still receive paper statements in their mailbox each month. Paper statements provide the comfort of familiarity, but

Most people are familiar with the idea of direct deposit. You fill out a little form with your employer, perhaps attach a voided check, and a few weeks later, your paycheck stops coming in the mail and begins showing up directly in your account. It’s a simple little idea, but it has a lot of