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Buying a car can be stressful for many reasons. You may have to haggle for a fair price, search many dealerships for the vehicle that best suits your needs or struggle to understand which loan add-ons you need. In the most recent Headlines and Fine Print episode, PACU President & CEO Dion Williams dives into different add-ons to auto loans, which ones may be most beneficial for those seeking to purchase and finance a new vehicle.

At Piedmont Advantage Credit Union, we adhere to eight cooperative principles that define how we serve our members and communities. These principles are more than guidelines. They shape everything we do, from structuring our accounts to how we reinvest in the people and places we serve. In this month’s first episode of Headlines and Fine Print, Dion Williams discusses each cooperative principle and how they enhance member experience.

Hearing about a data breach from a company you trusted can be very anxiety-inducing. Worrying thoughts about whether or not your personal information got stolen, if criminals will use your credit or debit card numbers or what your next steps should be can overwhelm you.

New Year’s resolutions are very common this time every year, but often, by February, they have been tossed out. In this Headlines and Fine Print episode, President & CEO Dion Williams urges you to keep your financial resolutions on track.

In a world that primarily revolves around banks, misconceptions about credit unions are everywhere. In the first Headlines and Fine Print episode of 2025, PACU President & CEO Dion Williams dispels some common myths about credit unions.

Ring in 2025 with a plan to build up your credit. The start of a new year is a great time to create new financial goals and plans for how to achieve them. Although you can't improve your score instantly, following these tips throughout the year will significantly enhance your credit score.

As we ring in the New Year, let’s talk resolutions, not the kind that fade away by February but practical ones for your financial future. Here are five resolutions to help you take control, save smarter and live with less financial stress in 2025.

Imagine concluding your year with the best financial advice from one of our most trusted experts in the industry. This is precisely what Dion Williams, the President & CEO of PACU, offers in his latest episode of "Headlines and Fine Print," where he discusses everything from avoiding holiday scams to mastering end-of-year budgeting.

Like almost half of the United States population, you may plan to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January. While the hustle and bustle of holiday travel can keep you occupied, it’s essential to protect your pockets so that reporting fraudulent charges or a stolen card doesn’t get added to your busy to-do list.

The holiday season is filled with cheer and fond memories of cozy fireplaces and twinkling lights each year. But just as you take the first sip of a long-awaited peppermint mocha, the overwhelming thought of holiday shopping creeps in.

Before you know it, you have dozens of packages on the way, along with the dreaded credit card bill you must confront at the end of the month.