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Graphic: Free "Homebuying 101" Course for PDCU Members.

Free “Homebuying 101” Course for PDCU Members

Are you thinking about buying a home? Congratulations! Becoming a homeowner is an exciting milestone but involves several important decisions and careful planning. To help you navigate the complexities of homebuying, People Driven Credit Union (PDCU) has partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness to offer a comprehensive online course, “Homebuying 101,” free for all PDCU members. This course simplifies the homebuying ...

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Graphic: Free "Navigating Auto Loans" Course.

Free Navigating Auto Loans Course

Navigating Auto Loans Course Buying a car is one of the largest financial decisions most people make outside of buying a home. Yet most buyers walk into a dealership without understanding how auto financing actually works. That puts you at a disadvantage before the negotiation even starts. People Driven Credit Union has partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness to give every ...

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Free Insurance for PD Quick Cash Loans

Free Payment Guard Insurance for PD Quick Cash Is Automatically Included with Every Loan Losing a job unexpectedly is one of the most stressful financial events a person can face. Research shows that more than one-third of households could not cover expenses for more than a month after a job loss, even after tapping savings, borrowing money, or asking family ...

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Counterfeit Bills and What to Do If You Find One

Counterfeit Bills and What to Do If You Find One

Counterfeit Bills Are Circulating in Michigan. Here Is What to Look For. People Driven Credit Union’s cash courier has alerted us to an increase in counterfeit bills circulating in Michigan. The bills in question are predominantly older-looking $100 bills that can be difficult to spot without knowing what to look for. We want to make sure every member and business ...

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Money Masters Scholarships Awarded for 2024

Money Masters Scholarships Awarded for 2024 People Driven Credit Union is proud to announce that nine Michigan students received scholarships through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Money Masters Scholarship Program for 2024. PDCU sponsored these scholarships in partnership with the Rhonda Walker Foundation in Detroit, helping break down financial literacy barriers for college-bound students across Southeast Michigan. About ...

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Amazon Prime Day Cyber Threats

Amazon Prime Day Cyber Threats: What Every Online Shopper Needs to Know Amazon Prime Day started as a viral shopping event for consumers. It became an equally viral opportunity for cybercriminals. Every major online sales event, whether it is Prime Day, competing retailer sales, or holiday shopping weekends, brings a predictable surge in phishing attacks, spoofed websites, and fraudulent offers ...

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Graphic: Managing Rising Housing Expenses.

Managing Rising Housing Expenses

Proven Strategies for Managing Rising Housing Expenses, Have you noticed your insurance bills going up lately? You’re not alone., The average home insurance premium rose 21% from May 2022 to May 2023. Combine that with rising housing costs, property taxes, and high-interest debt, and it’s no surprise that many Americans are feeling the financial strain. Whether you own your home ...

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Navigating the Rise of Jugging

Jugging: A Guide for People Driven Members

Understanding the Threat: Jugging in Focus A troubling crime trend known as “jugging” has been increasing across the country. Jugging, or bank jugging, involves criminals targeting individuals as they exit financial institutions, ATMs, or drive-thrus with cash. Perpetrators typically observe their victims from a distance, sometimes using binoculars, and follow them to their next location to commit the robbery. Jugging: ...

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