Brandon Byng, Author at N.E.W. Credit Union

Financing Summer Home Projects: HELOC, Loan, or Savings?

A fresh coat of paint can turn into a kitchen remodel surprisingly fast.
Whether you’re tackling unexpected repairs or taking on upgrades you’ve planned for years, summer is busy season for home projects.

2026 Senior Trip

This summer, we’ll be heading to southern Wisconsin for a memorable day filled with unique attractions and delightful discoveries. Highlights of the tour include a fascinating classic car museum, a one-of-a-kind candy store with a heartwarming story, an incredible Christmas store packed with holiday charm, and an exceptionally interesting creamery farm experience. To top it all off, a delicious included lunch will be served midday. We’re confident this is a trip you won’t want to miss!

The Smart Spender’s Guide to Credit Cards

Whether you’re earning rewards on groceries, booking summer travel, or simply covering everyday purchases, credit cards can be a valuable financial tool. But convenience is a double-edged sword.

One of the Great Perks of Membership: Shared Branch Network

With access to over 5,550+ Co-op Shared Branch locations nationwide, you can access your accounts just like at your home branch-wherever life takes you.

April is National Credit Union Youth Month: Save Small. Dream Big at N.E.W. CU!

Every April, National Credit Union Youth Month serves to encourage kids to develop healthy savings habits by making savings fun and exciting. Providing financial education at an early age can change a child’s entire future. The theme for this year’s Youth Month is “Save Small. Dream Big.” With financial stability in mind at an early age, a child’s dreams can be that much closer to fruition – dreams that can brighten the world around them with exciting opportunities.

Meet our 2026 H.P. Heckendorf Community Service Award Winner

We are excited to announce that the winner of the 2026 H.P. Heckendorf Community Service Award is Walter Taylor! Walter Taylor, Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor at Oconto Falls High School, has distinguished himself as an educator whose impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Since coming to Oconto Falls in 2016, Taylor has combined innovation, community partnership, and student-centered leadership to strengthen both agricultural education and civic life in Oconto Falls.

Thinking about a Payday Loan? Read This First

It often starts with a moment of panic: a bill you didn’t plan for and not enough money to cover it before payday. In that stress, payday loans can feel like a lifeline—fast, simple, and there when you need it. Before you move forward, it helps to understand how payday loans typically work for many borrowers.

Chain of Hearts Fundraiser: Little Hearts Make a Big Difference

This February, we’re proud to participate in the Chain of Hearts Fundraiser, a meaningful initiative through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to benefit Children’s Wisconsin and supporting life-changing care for children and families in our communities.