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From WCTFCU: Your Stimulus Check

The forthcoming payment will be made to you in the same manner your first payment was made; by direct deposit, check, or pre-paid debit card

WATERBURY, CT - The U.S. Treasury Department has begun distribution of the second round of Economic Impact Payments. If you received a Stimulus Check in 2020, it is said that you will receive one again.

The forthcoming payment will be made to you in the same manner your first payment was made; by either direct deposit, check, or pre-paid debit card.

Economic Impact Payments information may be found at IRS.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

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Optimize Now for 2021 This is a good time to take a look at how you are managing & protecting your money.

1) Pay Less. Are you paying as little interest as possible on the money you have already borrowed?
a. Mortgage Debt – Have you been paying your mortgage for a number of years? Take a look at our Mortgage Accelerator Loan. Fast-track your mortgage payments to an 8, 12 or 15-year term. Rates from 3.00% APR. No Fees. No Points. No Closing Costs.
b. Auto Loans Debt – Refi your current non-WCTFCU car loans. Rates from 2.39% APR. No fees.
c. Debt Consolidation Loan – Consider a Debt Consolidation Loan. Consolidate your debt into a single, lower, fixed-rate, monthly payment. No fees. Special rates from 4.75% available 1.1.21 – 3.1.21.
d. Debt & Refi Calculators – Use for auto, home, debt, loans & refi’s found @wctfcu.com

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2) Risk Mitigation. Minimize your exposure to risk - Details @wctfcu.com
a. Credit Alerts, Score & Reports – free & available to all Members who use online banking
b. Security Apps – Visa Credit Card & Debit Card Security. Download to set alerts & monitor card usage.
c. Scam Phone Calls & eMails – The US Treasury, IRS and WCTFCU will never call or email you to request personal information. Do not share your personal information, account details, usernames, passwords, and such. Hang up and call the published telephone number, should you want to discuss.

For more helpful suggestions visit the WCTFCU COVID-19 Information Page Found Money postings.

WCTFCU Remains Secure. Throughout our 87 year history we have weathered many challenges. We continue our unwavering commitment to our Members, staff and community - while keeping you safe and informed. We will continue to update you, via email, @ wctfcu.com, and on social media, regarding any relevant updates.

Thank you for being a valued Member of the Waterbury CT Teachers Federal Credit Union family.

Pete McCasland, Chairman, Board of Directors

Marty Misset, President / CEO

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