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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.

Looking for ways to enhance your child's financial literacy? Try the word search activity for a fun and interactive way to learn about PACU's products and services!

It’s never too early to start teaching your kids the importance of saving money, especially since we are often bombarded with spending temptations. At Piedmont Advantage, we believe our youth deserve more than essential financial services.

Start the new year with a fun, interactive game that teaches your kids essential money skills in just 45 minutes. The 2025 Financial Kickoff is a hands-on way to set financial goals, practice smart money decisions and create a savings mindset, all while having fun together as a family.

With almost 15 years of working in a credit union under Maleia Brown’s belt, she knows how to help members with whatever financial issues or obstacles they face. Maleia is now the branch manager of PACU’s Advantage Way location. Once her then-branch manager moved to PACU, Maleia shortly followed in 2015 and has been here since.

As the PACU Foundation’s Annual Holiday Giving Campaign nears its end, we reflect on the many small acts of kindness and generosity from our members, employees and neighbors this year. Regardless of size, every donation went directly to programs that help residents in our communities overcome financial hardship.

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.

In the spirit of holiday giving, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union’s Lending Department organized a toy drive for the Winston-Salem Police and Fire departments. The Advantage Way and Home Road branches collected toys from employees and community members for over a month. When the toy drive ended on December 10, PACU had two large boxes overflowing with donated toys.

In this second episode of Voices of Experience, we hear from three distinguished employees: Perry Crutchfield, Dorie Rickard and Kisha Dockery. They represent over 50 years of collective service to PACU and our members. Although Perry, Dorie, and Kisha come from different departments and backgrounds, they share countless stories and advice that can benefit everyone.

One thing that immediately stands out about Carrieanne Holt is her dedication to enhancing her community’s financial literacy. Her dedication is inspiring, igniting a spark in those around her to strive for economic empowerment. Carrieanne discovered her passion for teaching financial literacy, which eventually transferred to her career as manager of PACU’s Charlotte through volunteering in her community.