Not all debt is necessarily bad, particularly when it can help you build wealth. It’s important to know the difference between good debt and bad debt and how to sort the good from the bad. If you buy something that immediately goes down in value, that’s...
Figuring out what you owe on a medical bill can be confusing at best. You wait for your insurance provider's explanation of benefits, wait for the bill, and try to figure out what part--if any--is your responsibility. The wait can be months, and by that...
It's nearly $5 a gallon and most families can't live without it. It's not gas. It's milk, and it's not the only thing at the supermarket with an upwardly mobile price tag. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) reports that dairy prices are 31%...
Before sending all your documents through a paper shredder or filing them in your pile of bills and other records, know what you should keep and what you should throw away. It's unbelievable to hear that, each day, the typical family receives five to 10 important...
On October 17th, credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements. This year marks the 76th anniversary of this event, which will be celebrated under the theme of “One...
Watch Out For Phon(e)y Messages Few of us can imagine going a day without using our cellphones. For many people, it’s become their preferred method of communicating and doing business. Scammers take advantage of our reliance on cellphones and use them to trick us into giving...
Online shopping is more prevalent than ever. Make sure to do everything you can to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime: Secure mobile devices and computers. Keep the operating system and application software updated/patched on all your computers and mobile devices. Also be sure to...
Back to school shopping is better than ever with an opportunity to win ten prizes, including $10,000 in cash! Every time you use your Western Sun Federal Credit Union debit card, you are automatically entered to win weekly prizes including a MacBook Air, an e-bike...
Western Sun Federal Credit Union recently donated $3.000 to the Pawnee Public Schools. This donation will be used to help make improvements to the school and campus. Pictured (left to right) are Tammy Hixon, High School Principal, Stacy Womack, Pawnee Schools Superintendent, and John Robinson,...
Even if your teen follows all the rules, vehicle insurance is a major cost for teen drivers and their families. The increase in your insurance bill can range from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars a year. Some factors that affect costs are within your...
