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 Donna Danner: ddanner@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:
Finding a surcharge-free ATM is easy when you have a network of options. Watch the video to learn more about our ATM locator.
When you don’t track your money, it's easy to spend what you don't have. This lifestyle can quickly lead to financial worries, such as a lack of funds during emergencies, and an inability to pay your bills; however, you can help yourself become financially savvy by learning how to make good purchasing decisions.
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.
Before you head out for travel, you no doubt have a checklist of to-dos. Make sure this one’s on it: notify your credit and debit card companies about your travel plans. Why? If they don’t know you’re out of your normal usage area, they’re likely to flag any purchases you make as possible fraud.
There are several ways to earn an income. Performing a service for a regular paycheck falls under the category of an “active income,” where your ongoing participation is mandatory. This isn’t the case with “passive income,” where the work is done up front, and the product or service you produce continues to bring in money for months, and even years, to come.
What does financial freedom mean for you? For many, it’s about making your money work for you, so you have resources ready when they need them. Whether you live alone or have a family, a good money management plan helps you stay on track, making the most of what you have while keeping you moving toward your financial goals, both big and small.
When planning to move out on your own, it’s easy to focus on the big numbers: the cost of rent, utilities, and food. But, living on your own involves many more expenses. Actual expenditures for young adults can help give you a baseline. While planning, be sure to consider your own living habits and remember that it’s possible to save in many areas.
