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Treasury Announces Federal Government Will Phase Out Paper Checks on September 30th
Treasury Announces Federal Government Will Phase Out Paper Checks on September 30th The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for federal benefits after September 30th, 2025. If you still receive a paper check for your federal benefits, you will have to switch to direct deposit to…
Read MoreMake your money grow with a CD!
Make your money grow with a CD! Not sure how a CD works? A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a type of savings account that offers a fixed interest rate for a specific period of time. During that term, you agree not to withdraw your money. For instance, if you open a 12 month CD,…
Read MoreQ3 Member Loyalty Giveaway 2025 – Chance to Win $100
July 1st, 2025 – Westport Federal Credit Union is continuing quarterly member loyalty giveaways throughout 2025 as a way to give back to our members. For the third quarter of 2025, from July 1st through September 30th, members who enroll in online banking can enter for a chance to win $100! Already enrolled? Just fill…
Read MoreWFCU’s Member Referral Program
Did you know you can earn up to $100 with our member referral program? You can do just that by referring family and friends for a loan, mortgage, or Visa at WFCU! All they need to do is get approved and mention your name at the time of application. The approved loan type determines your…
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Month – Credit Scores
Financial Literacy Month – Credit Scores April is Financial Literacy Month! All month long, we’ll be sharing helpful financial tips and insights. Today we’ll be talking about credit scores. A credit score is a numerical value that represents your creditworthiness, indicating how likely you are to repay borrowed money. Credit unions, banks, credit card companies,…
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Month – Retirement
Financial Literacy Month – Retirement April is Financial Literacy Month! All month long, we’ll be sharing helpful financial tips and insights. Today we’ll be talking about how to save for retirement. It’s important to know your options for retirement accounts. A 401k is a tax advantaged retirement fund offered by employers, and often the employer…
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Month – CDs
Financial Literacy Month – CDs April is Financial Literacy Month! All month long, we’ll be sharing helpful financial tips and insights. Today, let’s dive into Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and how they can benefit you. What are CDs? CDs are a safe and reliable way to grow your money with guaranteed interest rates for a…
Read MoreWestport Federal Credit Union’s 73rd Annual Meeting
Westport Federal Credit Union invites you to join us for our 73rd Annual Meeting! The Annual Meeting will be held at 11 AM on Sunday, March 23rd at The Cove Restaurant at 392 Davol Street in Fall River, MA 02720. There will be food, games, and prizes to be won! All members of Westport…
Read MoreCheck out all that WFCU has to offer!
January 1st, 2025 – Start your new year off right with us! Check out all that Westport Federal Credit Union has to offer to help you work towards your financial goals in 2025: Free Checking Accounts Business Checking & Saving IRA Accounts Money Market Accounts Term Share Certificates Christmas Club Accounts Mortgages New & Used…
Read MoreProtect Yourself and Others From Scams
August 6, 2024 – Westport Federal Credit Union wants to keep you safe from scammers. There has been a recent surge in calls from scammers impersonating financial institutions to get your card information. This call can come from an unknown number, but scammers have also figured out a way to make the caller ID the…
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