Podcasts

Let's talk about the Lottery.  What do you do with your winnings?  What are the realities of windfall earnings?  Piedmont Advantage Credit Union is here with unbiased, objective advise so that you can make the best decisions for you and your family. Follow us on Spotify! We have made it easier for you to listen to the show should you happen to miss an episode.  Go back to old ...

Welcome back to another episode of Headlines and Fine Print with Dion Williams. SVP of Information Technology, Robert Payne, joins the duo this morning in the studio discussing cyber security. The group discusses how the credit union protects its members and accounts and steps they are taking to help protect.  Hackers use many different tactics in order to break through co ...

Dion is back in the studio with Jeffrey Griffin and the two are discussing credit reports. This can be a scary topic, but Dion is here to ease your fear and give you a calm approach to understanding your credit report. Listen in and learn what you need to know about your credit report.  Follow us on Spotify! We have made it easier for you to listen to the show should you ha ...

Dion is back in the studio this week and we are talking about how to recession proof your finances. How do you cancel debt? What tactics can you use to pay off high interest credit card debt? Make sure you check that fine print in your credit card statement. Every paycheck is a chance to get your finances on track! Jeffrey and Dion also touch on emergency fund planning and how ...

Welcome back to our 10th episode with Jeffrey Griffin and Dion Williams.  It is always better to know what you are getting into before you sign anything when it comes to your finances.  They discuss end of the year tax information, donations, giving to charities, and the correct documentation needed for your taxes. The two discuss inflation and how that will affect your ...

Dion and Jeffrey are back in the studio discussing the topics that are near to you!  Sandwich generations are becoming more and more prevalent. The two discuss what this topic is and how are you going to navigate caring for both your parents and your own family?  Are there accounts that exist that you need to know about when it comes to your families? Dion a ...

Dion is back in the studio with Jeffrey Griffin. They are joined by special guest, Carla Hooker, one of our CFS Financial Advisors to share what she does as a financial advisor. CFS is an acronym for CUSO Financial Services, L.P.Today, the three dive into what a certified financial planner is and what they can help you accomplish.  Carla helps in clarifying questions around tax ...

Welcome back to the studio with Dion Williams and Jeffrey Griffin! In Episode 8, Dion and Jeffrey dive into the auto buying world. What options are out there for you? What do you need to look at or need to know when you are trading your vehicle for another? Dion will also discuss the importance of prequalifying for a loan before you go to the dealership. Tune in to learn the an ...

Welcome back again to the studio with Dion Williams and Jeffrey Griffin!  As always, Dion sheds light on the fine print.The two discuss the ins and outs of the "Buy Now, Pay Later" feature that many use in our retail world.Instant gratification can be great, but what is it really costing you?  Check that fine print, make sure you look at your statements, check your automatic dr ...

Hello Winston Salem and PACU Family!  Dion is back in the WSJS studio with Jeffrey Griffin.  During this segment, the two are joined by PACU's own Jobana Semones as the three discuss the new Youth Program that just launched at Piedmont Advantage.  Semones sheds light on a very important topic surrounding our younger generation today; lack of financial literacy.  Listen in as th ...