Yearly Archives: 2022

Step 12 of 12 Steps to Financial Wellness-Review and Tweak

Congratulations! You’ve reached the 12th and final step of the 12 steps to financial wellness. In this step, we’ll review each of the previous steps and adjust this part of your financial health as necessary. Step 1: Track your spending Are you being responsible in tracking your spending? You can…
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Centro Hispano de Frederick

Patriot made a donation to the Centro Hispano de Frederick. This organization offers their clients the necessary tools and resources to break through the barriers caused by language and cultural differences, and to become full participants in the community in which they live, work, and raise their children.…
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How to Budget in Times of Inflation

With inflation at record highs, many Americans are finding it difficult to stick to a budget. After all, when groceries have leapt in price and household staples can be double, or even triple, what they cost just a year ago, how can the same amount of money get you through the month? Sticking to a...Read…
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’Tis the season to spot and avoid gift card scams

Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Here’s one for you: Keep your hard-earned money safe from scammers by spotting and avoiding gift card scams. Then help others spot and avoid them, too. Scammers want you to pay with gift cards because they’re like cash: once you use a gift card, the money on…
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Cordell Joins Patriot as SVP – Business Loan Officer

Patriot Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Mary Cordell has joined the credit union’s business services team as Senior Vice President, Business Loan Officer.   She is a resident of Greencastle, Franklin County, PA with her husband Brian and daughter Payton.  Cordell has more than 32…
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Last-Minute Holiday Hacks

The holidays are drawing closer and there’s still so much to do! You’ve got gifts to buy and wrap, meals to prepare and more items on your to-do list than gifts on your preschooler’s wish list. Some days, it can seem like your stress levels will keep rising while the money in your wallet keeps...Read…
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How Can I Save on Holiday Shopping

I’m always worried about money during the holiday season, and with inflation soaring, I’m more stressed than ever. How can I save on holiday shopping this year? If you’re worried about making it through the holiday shopping season in the midst of record inflation, you’re not alone. A recent survey shows…
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Step 11 of 12 Steps to Financial Wellness-Start Investing

With your retirement funds up and running, you’re ready to give your money its best chance at growth through your choice of investment options. The world of investing can be vast and confusing, especially to a first-timer. There are so many decisions to make, and each one carries with it the risk of…
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How Can I Save on Holiday Shopping?

 I’m always worried about money during the holiday season, and with inflation soaring, I’m more stressed than ever. How can I save on holiday shopping this year? If you’re worried about making it through the holiday shopping season in the midst of record inflation, you’re not alone. A recent survey shows…
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How to Run a Successful Business Meeting

Whether your employees number in the hundreds or you only employ a handful of workers, you’ll need to run a company meeting on occasion. As the boss, it’s your responsibility to keep the meetings as productive as possible for everyone. Follow these tips to run meetings like a true pro. Set the agenda…
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