Kickstart your Finances for the New Year!
In this issue, we're sharing essential tips to enhance your financial literacy and protect yourself from fraud. Stay informed and secure—let's make 2025 your most financially empowered year yet!
CEO's message
Happy New Year!
Thank you for support and trust you’ve placed in Water and Power Community Credit Union. We continue to look out for your best interests by remaining competitive with deposit and loan rates and providing exceptional member service. May the New Year bring you and your loved ones good health and happiness. We look forward to helping you achieve your financial goals and making your financial life better.
Stay tuned for our complete Annual Report for 2024.
Mike Tufegdzich
President/CEO
2025 Annual Meeting Reminder
WPCCU's Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Stay tuned for more details.
What's new in 2025?
- On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in California increases to $16.50 per hour.
- On March 14, 2025, planet earth will be positioned exactly between moon and sun, causing a Full Lunar Eclipse. This phenomenon is also know as "Blood Moon", as earth's shadow will give the moon an orangish, reddish hue. It will be visible in the Americas, the Pacific, Western Europe, and Western Africa. Learn more on NASA's website.
- There're plenty of new movies coming out in 2025. The film experts at IMDb complied a helpful list of upcoming titles for the New Year. Find out more on IMDB.
Don't let Fraudsters trick you
Start the New Year by staying vigilant against fraud. Read on to learn how you can protect yourself for a safe and secure year ahead.
1. Verify your contact information
Be sure that we have your current information. This helps us contact you in case of suspicious activity. You can verify your account information through Online/Mobile Banking or by giving us a call at 800-300-9728.
2. Strengthen your login credentials
Updating passwords regularly is important to keep your personal information and Online/Mobile Banking account access secure. In addition to your phone’s biometric or facial ID, enable multi-factor authentication for extra security. You can even add a password to your accounts when you contact us for phone/in-person assistance. Give us a call to get started.
3. Setup account alerts
Be alerted to receive the latest updates on your account, including transaction alerts and more. Log into Online Banking or WPCCU's Mobile App to set up alerts for your WPCCU accounts.
4. Consider freezing your credit report or placing a fraud alert
Credit freezes and fraud alerts can protect you from identity theft or help prevent misuse of stolen personal information. Learn more on the webpage of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
For more helpful tips on how to prevent fraud and to report a fraud alert, please visit our Security Center.
IMPORTANT FRAUD ALERT
There has been an increase in fraudulent activity affecting WPCCU members. Beware of scammers claiming to be from WPCCU. If you receive a phone call, text message, or email asking for your personal information, DO NOT RESPOND. Please report it immediately by calling us at 800-300-9728 or submit a fraud report here.
New website updates coming soon
Your feedback is important to us. That’s why we’re updating our website with new menus for easier navigation to help you find what you’re looking for. Learn about our everyday banking products, watch our tutorial videos, and more. You can expect additional improvements throughout 2025.
Plus, you’ll be able to make secure payments on your WPCCU loans from other financial institutions without logging into online or mobile banking. Stay tuned as we make this new service available soon.
Are you ready for the New Year?
Now’s the time to look ahead and talk to a CFS* Financial Advisor to review your retirement strategy with any upcoming life changes. Patrick Marshall and Bob Bayliff can provide you with insight and guidance based on your unique plans for the future.
Call 800-300-9728 or click wpccu-cfsinvest.com to schedule a no-obligation consultation.
*Non-deposit investment products and services are offered through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (“CFS”), a registered broker-dealer (Member FINRA/SIPC) and SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Products offered through CFS: are not NCUA/NCUSIF or otherwise federally insured, are not guarantees or obligations of the credit union, and may involve investment risk including possible loss of principal. Investment Representatives are registered through CFS. The Credit Union has contracted with CFS to make non-deposit investment products and services available to credit union members. Atria Wealth Solutions, Inc. (“Atria”) is a modern wealth management solutions holding company. Atria is not a registered broker-dealer and/or Registered Investment Advisor and does not provide investment advice. Investment advice is only provided through Atria’s subsidiaries. CUSO Financial Services, LP is a subsidiary of Atria.
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