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If you follow the news closely, you may have heard about the new administration’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” One part of the bill is focused on tax cuts, which always begs the question: “How are we going to pay for them?” That’s where the #DontTaxMyCreditUnion movement comes in. On this Headlines and Fine Print episode, PACU President & CEO Dion Williams tackles this exact topic, setting the record straight on why this tax exemption exists, and more importantly, why it matters.

In your daily life, whether at your bank or while watching a credit card commercial, you may have come across the term "financial literacy" and thought it’s just another buzzword used by financial institutions to sound significant. However, the truth is financial literacy is much more than that. It’s a life-long skill that takes time to develop. Financial literacy is so important that April is Financial Literacy Month!

Kick off spring with an interactive financial activity that teaches them about budgeting, saving and planning while encouraging them to spend time outdoors. Growing a Garden teaches children about working hard to reach their goals and how having a sound financial strategy can help them.

Ready to visualize the garden your kids planned for in the Growing a Garden activity? Check out our Growing a Garden coloring page to inspire creativity and interaction with budgeting for a garden.

Setting financial goals, whether they are short-term or long-term, teaches valuable life skills. When we have something we want to accomplish, establishing a goal helps us demonstrate our commitment to achieving it. The power of setting goals includes building perseverance, self-confidence and accountability.

At Piedmont Advantage Credit Union, teamwork isn’t just something we talk about. It’s what sets us apart. Our employees collaborate, support each other and go the extra mile for our members better than anywhere else. That’s why Employee Appreciation Day is all about celebrating them.

As we honor those who paved the way and look toward future growth, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union aims to highlight the historic black pioneers of credit unions while applying our cooperative principles to better serve and represent our communities.

Congratulations to Member Experience Advisor Elia Gonzalez on earning our highest annual honor, this year’s Simply Service® Award. She is known for her attention to detail, reliability and unwavering respect for our members and teammates. She greets everyone with an infectious smile and graciousness.

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.

Dr. Meredith Adams, an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Artificial Intelligence, Translational Neuroscience and Public Health Sciences at Wake Forest School of Medicine captivated PACU employees at our recent PACU Day by challenging the notion that play is only for children, explaining that the opposite of play is not work but depression.