09/20/21 – 1 min read
Pay Down Debt with a Personal Loan
Personal loans are a very handy financial tool. They are used for a wide variety of reasons including to pay for vacations, emergencies, and home improvements....
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Borrow Responsibly
WECU wants you to manage debt in a healthy way, and we’re here to help.
09/20/21 – 1 min read
How to Be Competitive in a Tight Housing Market
The housing market has been highly competitive over the last several months. Most homes in the $250,000 to $750,000 range are getting multiple offers and...
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09/10/21
Auto Loan Refinancing
In this episode of Money Flow, host Keith Mader speaks with WECU’s Consumer Loan Manager, Irene Boyer about the topic of refinancing an auto loan.
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08/27/21 – 3 min read
Home Improvement Projects for Under $10,000
If you’re looking to do some home improvement projects this spring and summer and you don’t want to use cash, a personal loan might be the right tool for...
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08/27/21 – 3 min read
Why P2P Payments Are Not as Safe as Credit Cards
Fueled by the pandemic, in 2020 peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfer services like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App saw unprecedented growth. In fact, by the end of 2023...
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08/13/21
Real Estate Update Featuring WECU’s Nicolas Longo
In this episode of Money Flow, host Keith Mader interviews Nicolas Longo, a Manager in WECU’s Real Estate Department, about real estate trends in the...
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04/16/21 – 2 min read
Interest Rates, Inventory Drive Real Estate Market
Home prices have seen a large increase over the last several months, driven largely by low interest rates and limited inventory. According to Zillow, the year...
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03/23/21 – 4 min read
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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02/27/21 – 3 min read
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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02/22/21 – 4 min read
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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02/15/21 – 2 min read
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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02/08/21 – 3 min read
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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