Author: John Scharff
Avoid the Post-Holiday Debt Hangover: Manage Expenses with Debt Consolidation
The holidays are supposed to come with joy, not a financial hangover. But once the wrapping paper settles, it’s common to look at your credit card statements and think, “…Yikes.” If you used credit cards, store financing, or buy now, pay later...
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Don’t Get “Juice-Jacked” for the Holidays: Why Public & Off-Brand Chargers Are a Hidden Cyber Risk
Holiday travel season has a funny way of turning responsible adults into phone-zombie survivalists. You’re sprinting through an airport, your boarding pass is on your screen, your battery is at 4%, and suddenly that free charging kiosk feels like a...
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5 Simple Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season Without Sacrificing Fun
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, not a financial hangover that follows you into the new year. Between gifts, parties, travel, and “oh-look-that’s-on-sale” moments, it’s easy for expenses to snowball fast. The good news? You don’t...
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Our Team’s Favorite Holiday Traditions
The holidays have a way of slowing us down just enough to remember what really matters: faith, family, food, and the people in our community. At People Driven Credit Union, our team lives and celebrates in the same neighborhoods our members call home....
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Helping Aging Loved Ones in a Digital World
Every family has that moment. Your mom taps the iPad like she’s afraid it might bite, or dad calls because the “TV remote is controlling the ceiling fan again.” Maybe your grandparents swear the computer “changed something on its...
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Cash In Your Coins at PDCU: Fast, Easy, and Free for Members
If you’ve got a jar of change on your dresser, a cupholder full of coins, or a “someday I’ll deal with this” bucket in the basement, this is your friendly nudge: today is a great day to cash it in. At People Driven Credit Union, our coin...
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Fake “Windows Update” Screen: A Sneaky New Cyber Threat
Cybercriminals are getting more creative, and one of the latest tactics is catching people off guard because it looks so familiar. Attackers are now using a fake Windows Security Update screen inside a web browser to trick users into installing malware...
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End of the Penny
After more than 230 years, the United States Mint has stopped producing new pennies. This marks the end of the penny as the last circulating one-cent coins were pressed in November 2025. Pennies are still legal to use, and there are billions already in...
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2026 People Driven Credit Union Annual Meeting
As a member-owner, you have a voice in your credit union. People Driven Credit Union Annual Meeting 2026 (Virtual) Join us for the People Driven Credit Union Annual Membership Meeting to review the past year, look ahead, and hear from PDCU...
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The Golden Time to Buy: Free Virtual Homebuying Class
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home but keep wondering, “Is now really the right time?” Here’s some good news: Fall and early winter are often the golden time for homebuyers. Fewer buyers, motivated sellers, and year-end timing can all...
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