Financial Awareness Blogs
Looking to grow your financial knowledge and become aware of what’s happening not only at PACU, but in every aspect of today’s economic market? You’re in the right place! Read more from our Financial Awareness blogs about how to grow your financial portfolio, prevent fraud and more!
Financial Awareness
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The Fine Print of Appreciation
Beyond the headlines and bold print, there’s you. The members, the stories and…
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What’s Hot in Credit Unions and Why It Matters to You
How are we already halfway through the year? If you blinked and missed…
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Buying Vs. Renting a Home in North Carolina: What’s Right for You?
Let’s face it, navigating today’s North Carolina housing market can be daunting, like…
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Don’t Let Your Summer Vacation Turn into a Fall Headache
Summer is the season of longer days, concerts, sand in your shoes and…
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The Genius Act – What You Really Need to Know
Let’s be honest: following proposed federal legislation can be daunting with twists and…
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What You Need to Know About Your First Credit Card
Many milestone moments signify the transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood: your…
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Buy Now, Pay Later
Picture it – November 28, 2002, you’re still full from yesterday’s Thanksgiving feast…
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Celebrate Earth Day with Green Banking Options
Searching for easy and beneficial ways to do your part this Earth Day?…
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The #DontTaxMyCreditUnion Movement
If you follow the news closely, you may have heard about the new…
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Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and founded in 1949 within the aviation industry, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (PACU) serves member-owners, who reside, work, worship, attend school or operate a business in one of the six counties it serves in North Carolina or who are employed by one of its many employer companies. These six counties are Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg and Rockingham.