Debi Conway (right) and Jobana Semones become Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors through CUNA's Financial Counseling Certification Program.
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Congratulations, Radha Karmamched
Piedmont Advantage’s BSA Compliance Analyst Radha Karmamched earned her Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) Certification.
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Marketing Intern Emily Winberg
PACU has taken on its first-ever marketing intern. Welcome Emily Winberg, a rising senior at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Megan Brooks, an emerging leader
PACU's Learning Facilitator Megan Brooks recently spoke on the Emerging Leaders Panel for Credit Unions Together Conference.
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Yin and Yang
Call Center veterans Al Oliveri and Stacey Sandchez are featured in the March issue of Forsyth Family Magazine.
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Reality of Money
We recently introduced approximately 150 middle school students at The North Carolina Leadership Academy to the Reality of Money, a crash course in personal finance. Judging from the students’ reactions, this event was an eye-opener.
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The News on Fraud
Check out our latest blog concerning fraud and what scammers are doing to try and swindle you out of your hard-earned money. At Piedmont Advantage Credit Union we monitor and help fight against fraudsters. We hope this information helps you defend yourself from falling victim to fraud.
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Home Equity vs HELOC
Using the equity in your home to pay off unsecured debt and/or make home improvements can be a hard financial decision. Low annual percentage rates, tax-deductible interest, and streamlining your monthly payment makes second mortgages extremely attractive. Meanwhile, using your home for collateral is a decision that should be weighed carefully.
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Get a Fresh Start by Paying Old Debt
Get a fresh start by paying old debt! Learn some simple things you can do to help make that fresh start possible and get one step closer to financial freedom!
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Shopping for a new car? Learn what’s best for you. Buying new or used? Leasing?
Once you have determined how much you would like to spend on your next car, a recommended next step is to decide between buying new, buying used or leasing. Knowing a few of the positives and negatives of each will help you to decide what will be best for you.