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What Is a Savings Account, and How Does It Work?
What is a savings account, and how does it work? A savings account is a place to put money you don’t want to spend right away. Typically, money is put into...
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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!
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How much money should I have in my emergency savings?
Stash Savings is designed to create an emergency fund (aka rainy-day savings), which is key to a less stressful (and more hopeful) financial life. You can earn...
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Ranking the 49 Best Money Books of All Time
Immersing yourself in a money book can be a great step towards making positive changes in your life. Books allow you to step into someone else’s line of...
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Seven Savings Challenges to Beef Up Your Nest Egg
For most people, saving money is a bit of a drag. Delaying gratification isn’t exactly the most exciting proposition. To help you get motivated, consider a...
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What is NCUA Insurance and Why Does It Matter?
The National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund is a deposit insurance program backed by the federal government that protects depositors for up to $250,000.*...
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Saving for College in Washington State
Over the last twenty years the cost for tuition at public national universities has risen more than 170%. With the cost of college rising year over year, many...
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Choosing a Credit Card
With so many credit card options available it can seem daunting to pick the right one. In this episode of Money Flow, we interview Tom Rose, WECU’s...
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Understanding Credit Scores
A credit score is a three-digit number which is designed to represent your credit risk, or the likelihood you will pay your bills on time. Beyond impacting your...
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How to Compare Credit Cards
Most people can’t go through a single day without seeing a credit card ad. Whether that’s a commercial on TV, an internet ad, or even while at the checkout...
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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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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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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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