Just Starting Out

  • Quick and easy-to-understand playlists with lots of topics
  • Tips to put into action
  • Strategies to improve your finances
Quick and easy-to-understand playlists with lots of topics
Tips to put into action
Strategies to improve your finances

Learning about finances can be easy!

Welcome to WCCU’s Financial Education Center.  Simply, choose one of the topics below and start learning.
You can also create your own playlist based on your specific needs.

If you have questions or more complicated financial concerns, WCCU has Certified Financial Counselors 
that are trained to help you find the solutions you need.


Car Loans

Explore different ways to buy a car and the steps you can take to apply for a car loan. (6 min)


Checking Accounts

Learn about the features, benefits, and functions of checking accounts. (5 min)


Credit Cards

Learn how credit cards work, what features to look for, and how to manage a credit card responsibly. (5 min)


Healthy Financial Habits

Learn more about how you can develop healthy financial habits needed for financial well-being. (5 min)


Mobile and Online Banking

Explore how to use online and mobile banking securely and effectively. (5 min)


Prepaid Cards

Learn more about prepaid cards to see if they’re right for you. (5 min)


Preventing Overdraft Fees

Learn about why overdraft fees occur and how they can be avoided. (5 min)


Credit Scores & Reports

Why establishing and maintaining strong credit matters so much for your financial health. (5 min)


Paying For College

Discover smart ways to plan and pay for college. (6 min)


Taxes - The Basics

Understand why managing your taxes is so important. (5 min)


Buying a Home

Learn the process, resources, and strategies to help you buy a home while sticking to a budget. (6 min)


Shopping for Insurance

Learn what to consider and how to avoid bad deals when shopping for insurance. (4 min)


Family Conversations about Money

Learn about topics, strategies, and best practices for having family conversations about money. (7 min)

Westerly Community Credit Union is a full-service credit union with Rhode Island branches in Westerly, RichmondWakefield, and Coventry.

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