March 16, 2020 First, let me assure you there have been no confirmed exposure to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) at WWFCU. We take the well-being and safety of our members and staff very seriously and they are at the heart of every decision we make. As inconvenient as it may be for our members, we are taking

Have you been relying on a tax preparer to do your tax returns? Or are you new to the world of filing income tax returns? Either way, you might be wondering if it makes sense to do your own tax return. We have a few tips to help you decide what’s best for you. Your

We’re always talking to you about your financial health, but with the COVID-19 coronavirus now in Michigan we thought we’d talk about your physical health. Whether you’re ill or worried about getting ill, you still have plenty of banking options at WWFCU. Many of our transactions can be performed either using our drive-thru, online banking

Drowning in debt and not sure how to get out of it? You could speak to creditors, budget smarter, make bigger payments or try debt consolidation. Debt consolidation is where you roll several of your debts into a single loan payment. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding if debt consolation is

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about fraud these days, including from everyone here at WWFCU. That’s because dealing with fraud is an ongoing process. Here are several tips and recommendations to help you avoid fraud and protect yourself: Monitor Your Credit Check Your Credit Report – Stay on top of fraud by knowing what’s

Hey, we all make mistakes once in a while. But the one area in your life you need to make sure you’re error-free is when filing your tax return. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) isn’t very forgiving when it comes to mistakes on your returns – which is why we’re sharing seven tax mistakes you

Even though it’s an annual inevitability, tax season seems to take many of us by surprise. Don’t let that happen to you this year. Here are a few tips to make filing your taxes easier and relatively painless. Decide How You’re Filing Are you doing your taxes on your own this year or are you

Chances are, if you’ve listened to your parents you’ve been instructed that you need at least 20% down when buying a home. You’re not alone. According to a Sallie Mae survey, nearly 50% of renters think they need 20% down to buy a home. The good news is you’re much closer to becoming a homeowner

About a third of Americans wait till the last two weeks of the deadline to file their taxes. If you’re one of the procrastinators, you may want to change things up this year and file early. Here are six reasons why it pays to file your tax returns early: Quicker Refunds Since most people wait

Over half of Americans prefer using their debit cards over any other form of payment, and this number continues to grow. However, in this age of security breaches, consumers are wondering if using debit cards is safe. We have four facts on how/why debit cards are a safe choice. Decrease in Debit Card Fraud Believe