Credit Card Tips & Articles


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When Does Debt Consolidation Make Sense?

Explore a popular strategy for money management and decide if debt consolidation is right for you.
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Understanding Your Credit Score

Get answers to credit FAQs. Plus, access your credit score and full credit report in Web Branch.
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Is Buy Now, Pay Later a Good Option?

Be mindful before choosing “Buy Now, Pay Later” at checkout.
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A woman goes over credit card statements as she works to build credit and a healthier relationship with her finances.

Build Credit

Practical tips to help you establish a healthy relationship with credit and raise your score.
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A man maximizes his money with his UWCU mobile app and credit tools.

5 Tips for Maximizing Your Money

Keep more of your hard-earned cash with these tips to maximize your money.
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Making a contactless payment with a UW Credit Union credit card.

Chip and Contactless Payments: Quick and Secure Ways to Pay

Explore microchip and contactless payment technologies available with UW Credit Union debit and credit cards.
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Using the UW Credit Union Visa Card to do a balance transfer.

Consolidating Credit Card Debt with a Balance Transfer

Put a dent in your debt with the help of a good interest rate.
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5 Ways to Help Reduce Debt

Reenergize your goals and improve your finances by finding ways to consolidate and pay down debt faster.
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Balance transfer made easy.

Balance Transfer Q&A

Understand how a credit card balance transfer works to help decide if it’s the right choice for your needs.
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