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Never Have I Ever: The financial edition

By PenFinancial Credit Union on Nov 17, 2016 12:42:33 AM

Let’s play a game that you may have seen on Ellen: Never Have I Ever. Raise your hand (and hide behind it if you have to) if any of these apply to you!

Topics: Financial Literacy
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Hawks, vultures, elephants, oh my: Predatory lenders vs. credit unions

By PenFinancial Credit Union on Jun 1, 2016 12:35:38 AM

It happens to the best of us: poor credit. It isn’t hard to develop. One unpaid $100 mobile phone bill and 4 years later, and your credit history is poor enough to make a banker shut their laptop so fast it blows your hair back. No loans for you. No mortgage.  No line of credit. No further questions.

Topics: Financial Literacy Personal Credit Managing Debt Financial Planning
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Frankly Scarlett, you should give a damn!

By Catherine Palmer on Mar 9, 2016 5:31:07 PM

The winds in Niagara are blustery this month, and they were really whipping around as I attended the International Women’s Day event. I braved the winds because I was excited to attend this annual event put on by the Women in Niagara council. The event is a great opportunity to empower, educate, and celebrate women. Kind of like I do everyday, but in this venue with a room full of inspiring women.

Topics: Financial Literacy Financial Planning