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Phishing For Trouble: Cybersecurity Measures To Keep Your Information Safe

We’ve all been there. You get an email and something just doesn’t seem right. Is it fraud? How do you know? What should you do? Cybersecurity is something financial institutions are very vigilant about. Scams are a big problem that has only gotten worse since the pandemic.

Sep 13, 2021

Offering Financial Wellness as an Employee Benefit Can Attract and Retain Workers

Category: Business

Enhanced benefits are one way that employers can set themselves apart. Here's why you should consider offering financial wellness as an employee benefit.

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Sep 01, 2021

Starting Your Financial Wellness Journey: Mistakes to Avoid

Categories: Financial WellnessYoung Adults

We review some common missteps that can have long-term consequences when beginning your financial wellness journey.

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Aug 09, 2021

The First Meeting: What to Ask Your Financial Coach

Category: Financial Wellness Tags: BudgetingCredit ScoreSavings

A look at what you will need to bring to your first appointment with a Workers Way Financial Coach and what questions you should be asking.

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Aug 09, 2021

Retirement Plan Considerations for Different Stages of Life

Category: Retirement

Throughout your career, retirement planning will likely be one of the most important components of your overall financial plan. Each life stage comes with it’s own challenges, like reaching your peak earnings years, and the potential expenses that come with age. We'll review the things you should consider at each stage.

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Aug 04, 2021

Safe Summer Travel: Tips to Secure Your Financial Information

Category: How Tos

As many of us look ahead to summer travel, safety is top of mind. Make sure you add securing your financial information to your checklist.

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Jul 23, 2021

WCU Employees Finding Benefits In New Roles: Bob's Story

Category: Culture Tag: Employee Recognition

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.

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Jul 21, 2021

Life Insurance at Various Stages

Category: Insurance

Your need for life insurance changes as your life changes. When you’re young, you typically have less need for life insurance, but that changes as you take on more responsibility and your family grows. Then, as your responsibilities once again begin to diminish, your need for life insurance may decrease.

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Jul 12, 2021

Estate Transfer Strategies and Tax Basics

Category: Retirement Tag: Estate Transfer Strategies

Learn why income tax basis can be an important factor when making a gift.

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Jun 24, 2021

Life Insurance Basics

Category: Insurance

Life insurance is an agreement between you and an insurer that the beneficiary of your choosing will be paid a certain sum of money after you've passed. Proper life insurance coverage should provide peace of mind, knowing that those you care about will be financially protected.

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Jun 14, 2021

Closing a Retirement Income Gap

Category: Retirement

Strategies to consider when your income won't be enough to meet your needs in retirement.

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