Category: Community
QR Code Hijacking at the Detroit Auto Show
QR Code Hijacking at the Detroit Auto Show: What You Need to Know The Detroit Auto Show brings thousands of visitors together to see the latest vehicles and innovations. QR codes are everywhere at events like this, on signage, displays, promotional materials, and product information stands. They are convenient. They are also a target. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has ...
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Playoff Fever? Tips to Avoid Ticket Scams
Playoff Fever? Tips to Avoid Ticket Scams When Buying Detroit Lions Tickets The Detroit Lions are heading to the playoffs and tickets are in high demand. That combination is exactly what scammers look for. When fans are excited and moving fast to secure seats at Ford Field, they are more likely to skip the verification steps that would normally catch ...
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Buy Now, Pay Later: The Cost of Convenience
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Real Cost of Convenience Buy Now Pay Later services have grown from a niche payment option to a mainstream financial product remarkably fast. According to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the number of BNPL loans in the United States surged from 16.8 million to 180 million between 2019 and 2021. Services like ...
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PDCU’s Own Julia Kaiser Wins SmCC “Helping Hands” Award
PDCU’s Julia Kaiser Wins Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce Helping Hands Award People Driven Credit Union is proud to announce that Julia Kaiser, Community Relationship Manager at PDCU, has been recognized with the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce Helping Hands Award. The award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to support their neighbors and strengthen their communities. Julia is ...
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Blessings in a Backpack Food Drive
Who Will Feed the Kids This Weekend? Food Drive from November 1-30, 2024 We believe in community support at People Driven Credit Union (PDCU), especially when fighting hunger. We’re excited to participate in the Blessings in a Backpack Who Will Feed the Kids This Weekend? Food Drive from November 1-30, 2024. Because hunger doesn’t take a break on the weekends, we ...
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Social Security: Seven keys to enhancing your benefits
Social Security: Seven Keys to Enhancing Your Benefits Are you making the most of what Social Security can offer in retirement? For many Michigan families, Social Security is one of the most important income sources in their retirement plan. But knowing when to claim, how to maximize your benefit, and how working in retirement affects your payments are questions most ...
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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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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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Breaking Barriers for Kids
Community Empowerment: People Driven Credit Union Partners w/ Breaking Barriers for Kids & Families We believe in the strength of community and the significance of backing organizations that create meaningful impacts in people’s lives. We’re thrilled to partner with Breaking Barriers for Kids and Families—a local nonprofit dedicated to removing obstacles and empowering children and families to thrive. We ...
Continue Reading2024 Q1:Save-to-Win $1,000 Quarterly Winner
We're thrilled to congratulate Alan, who has emerged as our first BIG quarterly Save-to-Win winner of 2024, securing a fantastic $1,000 prize!
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