Lehigh University students, faculty, and staff can partner with PSECU for presentations and workshops on financial wellness and financial education.
PSECU also offers free self-service financial wellness and financial education resources. Using PSECU’s digital platforms, you can access PSECU’s Resource Center – where you can learn more about important personal finance topics such as budgeting, credit, identity theft and other financial scams, investing, homeownership, retirement planning, and more.
Interested in setting up a financial literacy workshop or info session? Email Candice Richards: CRICHARD@psecu.com
Highlights of PSECU’s resources include, but are not limited to:
- A robust library of 30+ learning topics with something for everyone, regardless of life stage or financial situation.
- Essential information within each learning topic that can be conveniently consumed in just 3-5 minutes.
- Learning modules compatible for use on a cell phone, tablet, or computer – allowing anytime, anywhere access.
Helpful videos, worksheets, and articles:
Video: Five Components of a Credit Score
Most people know a credit score is important, but don’t know how it’s calculated. With credit impacting so many areas of our lives, from buying a home to landing a job, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of what goes into your score. This video breaks down the five components of a credit score- from payment history to new credit – and provides tips on how to maximize each one.
Video: How to Shop for a Credit Card
With hundreds of credit card options, it’s important to pick the right one for your needs. So, how do you choose? This quick video walks you through several items to consider to make sure you choose a card that’s right for you.
If you’re in the market for a new car, you may be asking yourself a common question – is it better to buy or lease? This quick video walks you through both options to help determine what’s the best fit for you.
Thinking about moving off campus? Use our worksheet to help decide if it’s the right financial fit for you.
Trying to get your finances on track? Our budgeting worksheet can help you get started.
Infographic: Financial Tips by Age
No matter your age, good money management is important. While some things remain constant at every stage of your life, like the importance of paying bills on time, other things may fluctuate based on your age or life stage. We’ve put together our top tips for each age in this infographic.
Article: Debunking Common Credit Myths
No matter your age or the stage of life you’re in, credit is a crucial part of financial health. There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there, so here are some common credit myths, debunked.