Be Comfortable by Being Uncomfortable
No one likes feeling uncomfortable. Routines can make us comfortable. When it comes to our finances, most of us are in routines, whether we know it or not....
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Be Comfortable by Being Uncomfortable
Whatcom Disc Golf Club
Over the last two decades, Whatcom County has experienced tremendous growth in the sport of disc golf. This free sport, which mirrors the rules of ball golf,...
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WECU Student Visa Credit Card
People do not understand how many ways a credit score affects them. Some know that that their credit affects their ability to get a loan and the interest rate...
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WECU Gives $110K to Local Organizations
Bellingham, WA (September 3, 2019) — Today, WECU announced winners of grant funds, in the culmination of an inaugural grant program. Whatcom Dream, BAAY,...
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The “Three Little Piggies” Piggy Bank System: Saving, Spending and Sharing
Creating a piggy bank system is a great way to show your child the process of putting money towards different purposes- basically how to budget! Here’s how it...
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Open an Account for Your Child
Opening a bank account for your child is a great first step to getting them comfortable with banking and prevent the intimidation that can come later in life....
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Make a Savings Goal with your Child
Savings goals are a great way for people of all ages to learn about putting money aside for later. By making a defined, measurable goal, you can work with your...
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Allowance
At its most basic an allowance is an incredibly useful tool to help teach your child about finances. By putting “their own” money in a child’s hands, you...
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Maximize Your Credit Score
No one can tell you exactly what makes up your credit score. Well, except for the credit bureaus, and they’re not telling- it’s their “secret sauce.” We...
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Paying Down Debt: Avalanche vs. Snowball
It’s hard to know where to start when paying down debt. The Avalanche and Snowball methods are two great roadmaps to becoming debt-free. To illustrate how...
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Secured Credit Cards, the Smart Way to Improve Credit
Repair your credit and not pay any interest or fees? Yes please! Credit cards can be a great way to improve your credit – if you use them well. By keeping...
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What’s “Credit”?
We’ve all gone to school, so let’s use a report card and GPA analogy to describe the world of credit reports and credit scores. Let’s take you back to...
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