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Financial Awareness

Digital Wallets: Accommodating Mobile Payments & More

Digital Wallets: Accommodating Mobile Payments & More Digital wallets, secure applications software that…
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MoneyY-ZER Youth

Financial Aid 101: How to Get College Scholarships & Grants

Financial Aid 101: How to Get College Scholarships & Grants If you’re like…
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MoneyY-ZER Youth

College Isn’t the Only Path: Alternatives to a Four-Year Program

While college is the obvious next step for many North Carolina high school graduates, it…
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PACU launches youth program

Three years ago, when Jobana Semones was working at one of Piedmont Advantage…
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Financial Awareness

Are Store Cards Worth It?

Don’t be tempted by the discount. When you are standing at the cash…
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MoneyY-ZER Youth

College Students, Which Credit Card is Right for You?

Headed to college soon? Then this article is for you. Learn how to…
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Financial Awareness

Heat of Summer is Rolling In: The Significance of an Emergency Fund

An emergency fund is a specific amount of money that you set aside…
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News

How to have the Best Summer without Busting your Budget

Summer’s here, school’s out, and vacation is around the corner! You want to…
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Headlines and Fine Print with Dion Williams

Piedmont Advantage Credit Union joins 600 WSJS of Winston Salem for a new…
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