Workers Blog
Resources to Help You Make Informed Decisions
This blog is packed with educational resources, online banking tutorials, newsworthy stories and kudos to employees who are making a difference.
WCU Employees Finding Benefits In New Roles: Bob's Story
Bob is one of the friendly faces of Workers former tellers turned virtual staff who members will recognize on the video screen when they use a Video Teller ATM. His new role has made a huge different in his quality of life.
Financial Health is a Benefit for Employees
Category:Workers Vice President of the Workers Way discusses how financial wellness for employees is an important benefit often overlooked in his article Consider Your Workers’ Finances for the Worcester Business Journal.
Read MoreSetting and Targeting Investment Goals
Category:Setting retirement goals includes thinking about
Read MoreHow to Schedule an Automatic Savings Transfer
Category:Scheduling an automatic transfer to your savings account is an easy way to save money. You pick the frequency and the amount. Then sit back and gain confidence as your savings grows on its own.
Read MoreWorkers Credit Union Recieves 2020 Spirit of North Central Award from United Way
Categories:Workers Credit Union has received the 2020 Spirit of North Central Award for Corporate Leadership of the United Way annual campaign. During the United Way’s Annual Meeting held earlier this fall, Workers was honored along with three other local businesses.
Read MoreWorkers Credit Union Members Provide $41,000 to Local Non-Profits Through Annual Give Back
Categories:Workers Credit Union announces it has donated more than $41,000 to two area nonprofit organizations as part of its annual GiveBack program. Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts received $17,300 and Worcester County Food Bank received $23,600.
Read MoreWorkers Credit Union's Johan Romero-Luna Wins Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under 40
Category:“Johan has been an inspiration not only to his team but to the entire Credit Union. He quickly became known as a visionary in the development of the Workers Way, a customer-centric approach to financial wellness,” said Doug Petersen, president and CEO at Workers.
Read MoreJames Monette Inducted onto Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Category:Workers Credit Union is pleased to announce AVP, Area Manager James Monette was inducted onto the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at their Annual Meeting held on July 30, 2020. James will serve on the board from 2020 – 2023.
Read MoreHow to Use Digital Receipts
Category:We’ve simplified receipt management for our members with Digital Receipts, a new feature in the mobile app that enables you to log and keep track of your receipts.
Read MoreHow to Sign Up for Digital Banking
Category:Online and mobile banking allows you to do most everyday transactions wherever you are! Follow these steps to register and/or download the app!
Read MoreCut Out Subscriptions to Save Big
Category:A new year means plenty of new binge- worthy TV series premiering on our favorite streaming services, new motivating gym memberships, and new app subscriptions that will help us meet our goals. But some of these subscriptions are costing us in the long run.
Read MoreHow to Sign Up for eStatements
Category:Sign up to receive your statements electronically instead of mailed each month to benefit from easy organization, archiving and accessibility. We'll tell you how to sign up!
Read MoreBuild a Budget You'll Stick With
Category:It’s time to shake-up your budget. Start by changing the way you think about budgeting altogether.
Read MoreKnow Your Credit Score
Category:Your credit score determines your creditworthiness to a financial institution. In other words, it represents how suitable you are to receive a loan. We will go over good and bad credit, what to do if you find a fraudulent account on your credit report, and what is a debt to income ratio.
Read MoreSaving for a Downpayment
Category:You have the power to make owning a home a reality. Here are some tips on how to save for your first down payment and some options on how to afford the monthly payment once you do purchase a home.
Read MoreThe Essential Homeclosing Checklist
Category:Learn about all the key people you'll interact with during a closing, what you'll need and what to expect.
Read MoreHidden Costs New Homeowners Overlook
Category:Some hidden expenses that could come along with homeownership include things that aren't obvious during your inspection and things that may pop up long-term.
Read MoreFinancial Literacy for Kids
Category:No matter how enthusiastic you are, trying to formally teach finance to kids is a tall order. Hold their attention by keeping money lessons relevant, age-appropriate and a bit playful. Here are some ideas!
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