WinCU Family & Friends Blog

When considering long-term savings options, it's important to understand the benefits of Share Certificates and CDs. Read Full Article on Shared Certificates and CDs Broken Down

Finding helpful resources during Elder Abuse Awareness Month. We’ve gathered resources to help you, whether you serve older adults or family members, manage the finances of a loved one. Read Full Article on Elder Abuse Awareness Month

When comparing a piggy bank vs a savings account, you’ll want to consider your child’s age, how much money they have saved, what benefits a youth account should offer, and the difference between bank and credit union youth accounts. Read Full Article on Piggy Bank Vs Savings Account – What’s Best for Your Child?

We take safeguarding your personal information seriously and continue to inform you of reported fraud issues promptly. Recently there have been a number of incidents in our area involving skimmers/shimmers devices. They are illegally installed on ATMs and point-of-sale (POS) terminals. Read Full Article on Skimming

What Is Spoofing? Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Read Full Article on Caller ID Spoofing

Too much debt not only hurts your wallet but can add to your anxiety and decreases your credit score, all things that make life more stressful. Why wait? Read Full Article on Now is the Time to Cut Down on Debt

The Social Security Administration is dedicating March 9, 2023 to its National Slam the Scam Day. Help raise awareness of the criminals trying to steal people's money and personal information - signs of a scam, tactics, and how to report a social security scam. Read Full Article on Stop Social Security- related scams

No one can deny that inflation has skyrocketed partly due to the “fuel” called demand in the post-pandemic world. In an attempt to control the high inflation the Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to raise interest rates in hopes of slowing the economy down. Read Full Article on Home Buying with Rates Rising

Traveling to new cities and countries is fun and exciting. Keep these travel tips in mind to ensure you have a great time and only create happy memories of your sunny adventure. Read Full Article on Travel Hacks for a Safe Summer

Winnebago Community Credit has announced the selection of their new President and Chief Executive Officer. Read Full Article on Change