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Building Your Child’s Financial Foundation
At what age should my child have a bank account? When is the right time to set them up with their own debit card? Children mature differently, so there is not a...
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Building Your Child’s Financial Foundation
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Economic Impact Payments
The federal government recently approved the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law on March 11, 2021 to combat the economic effects of COVID-19....
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Max Higbee Center
Max Higbee Center has been serving people with developmental disabilities in Whatcom County for decades. In this episode, we speak with the Executive Director,...
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Money Golden Rules
WECU financial experts identified 10 of the most important money rules, and members helped us rank these rules from most important to least important. Check out...
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WECU Updates Online Banking Experience
BELLINGHAM (March 8, 2021) – WECU has updated its online banking experience in response to feedback from its members. Updates provide members with improved...
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Should I Get Financing Through the Car Dealership?
You’re ready to buy a car, but you need to figure out how you’re going to finance it. The good news? You have options. You can either finance directly...
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How Much of a Car Loan Should I Take On?
You’re thinking about buying a car, but you don’t know how much you can really afford. Answering how much you can afford, like many other things in the...
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What Card Should I Get for my First Credit Card?
You’ve never had a credit card but you’re thinking about getting one. What should you look for? Figure Out What You will be Approved For Do you have a...
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Reasons to Tap Into Your Home’s Equity
Tapping into the equity of your home can be a great way to borrow money at lower costs and interest rates than other financing options such as personal loans or...
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How to Pay for Home Improvements
Home renovations are expensive. Want a new kitchen? That could set you back $25,000. New bathroom? That’ll be $10,000 on average. While it’d be nice to pay...
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A Second Round of Stimulus Checks is Coming Soon
The federal government recently approved a second stimulus package to combat the economic effects of COVID-19. There are a couple things we wanted to highlight...
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WECU Announces New Youth Checking and Savings Accounts
BELLINGHAM (December 7, 2020) — WECU announced today the launch of First Step Accounts. The new youth checking and savings accounts offer 2.5% APY*. These new...
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