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Measure Yourself by your Own Yardstick
Americans compare each other’s cars, houses, incomes, kid’s colleges (and so forth) all the time. Some of it might be useful, but more than a little bit of...
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Measure Yourself by your Own Yardstick
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When Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Refinancing your mortgage can lower your interest rate, tap into the equity of your home, or eliminate private mortgage insurance, however it’s important to...
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Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition
One of the most amazing parts about living in our little corner of the country is the geography. On one side, we have the ocean, on the other –...
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Let’s Talk Money: Borrowing
When kids never see money change hands, they can easily start thinking of credit and debit cards as free, magic passes that get you whatever you want. Try...
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Highlighting #localpartners
There’s something special about our little corner of the country. If you’re from here, you get it. Put another way, “local understands local.” Since we...
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Let’s Talk Money: Saving
Saving is a habit, and like any other habit, it takes practice to develop. Writing out savings goals with a timeline and keeping them somewhere visible is a...
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Let’s Talk Money: Spending
Finances can be very private, but that doesn’t mean they should be. Talk openly about money with and around your children. Let them see you paying your...
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Let’s Talk Money: Earning
One of the most defining aspects of your child’s financial future will be how much they earn. Like it or not, it’s a lot easier to make ends meet when you...
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Ground Up Home Inspections
Many of us have heard scary stories of new home owners dealing with costly and even dangerous home repairs they did not expect. From leaky septic tanks to radon...
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Reduce Chargeback Risk with These Tips
Chargebacks occur when a cardholder disputes a charge that a business ran on their card. While not overly common, they can be costly. Here are a few things...
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WECU Launches Education First Program with $55,000 Donation to Local Colleges
Bellingham, WA (January 27, 2020) – As a credit union founded by teachers, WECU is a strong supporter of education in our community. As a reflection of...
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Cascadia Mushroom
In North Bellingham, there is a mushroom farm producing hundreds of pounds of mushrooms every single week in indoor warehouses. Driving by, you wouldn...
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