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Your Credit Matters: Celebrate National Credit Education Month with PDCU
March is National Credit Education Month, which makes it a great time to take a closer look at your credit and the habits that shape your financial future. At People Driven Credit Union, we believe credit education matters because your credit can affect some of life’s biggest financial moments, from loan approvals and interest rates to housing opportunities and more. ...
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Don’t Let a Tax Scam Steal Your Refund
Tax season already comes with enough stress. The last thing anyone needs is a scammer piling on with fake threats, fake urgency, and very real attempts to steal money or personal information. Unfortunately, fraudsters know people are thinking about tax returns, refunds, and the IRS this time of year, which makes tax season a prime time for scams. Don’t Let ...
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AI Scams 101: Same Red Flags, New Packaging
AI is doing some amazing things, like letting computers respond to questions in a human-like way (that’s the “Large Language Model” part), generate images, create videos, and even mimic real voices. And because scammers are basically raccoons with Wi-Fi, they didn’t waste time using AI to turbocharge their con games. Here’s the key takeaway: the packaging is new, but the ...
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Credit Union vs. Bank: What’s Actually Different?
If you’ve ever wondered about the differences between a credit union vs. bank, or why a credit union feels different than a bank, then you’re not imagining things. The “credit union difference” isn’t just marketing. It’s built into our structure. Credit Unions Work Differently Than Banks In our quick video, “Why Credit Unions Work Differently Than Banks,” we break down ...
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Celebrating Presidents Day
As we approach Presidents Day, February 16, 2027, a national holiday that honors the leaders who have shaped the history of the United States, People Driven Credit Union takes a moment to reflect on the significance of this day and how it impacts our members. Presidents Day is not just a day off; it is a time for all Americans ...
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Financial Lessons from Black Leaders
Building wealth isn’t just about earning more; it’s about building something that still stands a decade from now, and ideally, helps the next generation start stronger than you did. 7 Financial Lessons from Black Leaders: Building Wealth That Lasts Many Black leaders and modern financial educators emphasize a set of principles that are simple, practical, and powerful: own assets, create ...
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5 Ways to Save Money Every Month
When you try to Save Money Every Month, it doesn’t require a spreadsheet obsession or a “no fun allowed” lifestyle. It’s usually a handful of small, repeatable habits that keep more cash in your account—month after month. 5 Ways to Save Money Every Month Simple habits that lower your monthly costs without making life miserable. 1) Pay Yourself First (Automatically) ...
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Account Takeover Scams Are Surging in 2026
If someone calls, texts, or emails claiming to be “your bank” and urgently needs a code from you, you’re not talking to a helper; you’re talking to a thief with a script. Account Takeover Scams are impersonating financial institutions to steal logins, one-time codes, and money. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is warning about a spike in Account ...
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Personal Loans Near Novi, MI
A home renovation you’ve been putting off, a surprise car repair, an unexpected medical bill: a personal loan can help you cover it. People Driven Credit Union has more than a dozen personal loan options, and with our Livonia branch a short drive from Novi and the full application available online, getting started is straightforward. We look at your whole ...
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Personal Loans Near Detroit, MI
A personal loan can help you cover an unexpected cost, such as an unpaid bill, a home improvement project, or a medical expense. People Driven Credit Union offers more than a dozen options, and you can apply for any of them online in a few steps. As a credit union, we consider your full financial picture when we help you ...
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