A Guide to Washington State Payday Loans & Considerations
Payday loans in Washington State can be appealing, but it’s important to understand how they work before considering. Learn more with WECU so you can make...
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Financial Education
Tips on how to save, spend, borrow and plan
Learn how to make saving fun, spend wisely, borrow responsibly and plan your journey, wherever life may take you!
How Do Couples Split Finances?
Whether you and your partner are considering sharing financial obligations or are already dividing expenses in your household, you may find yourself looking for...
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How Much Does a Newborn Cost in the First Year?
Your life will change when you have a baby, and that’s certainly true when it comes to your finances. Learn how much a baby costs in the first year. From...
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Setting SMART Financial Goals & Examples
Financial Goal Setting Achieving financial independence and long-term success involves more than just good intentions—it requires setting realistic and...
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Short-Term Financial Goals: Examples & How to Achieve Them
Setting Short-Term Savings Goals Setting SMART financial goals is a key part of building financial stability. By defining clear objectives, you can prioritize...
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Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards for Kids
In our increasingly cashless world, it’s more important than ever to help kids understand how money works in a digital form. Teaching them the difference...
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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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Making a Budget
Budgeting is all about prioritizing what’s important to you. It isn’t a starvation diet. You don’t have to stop drinking Starbucks, learn to cut your hair...
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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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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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WECU Expert Insights at the Whatcom Home Show: HELOCs and Home Equity Tips
Transcript Keith (00:00): Hello and welcome to a special edition of the WECU Expert Insights. We’re here at the Whatcom Home Show, and today we’re...
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How to Budget as a Couple
Budgeting with a partner can strengthen more than just your finances — it can bring you closer together. In fact, research shows that couples who budget and...
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