Identity theft is a serious crime that can have detrimental consequences on your finances and credit score. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize their personal information was stolen until weeks or months later. So, whether you fell prey to a scam or were a victim of a data breach, it’s crucial...
The Martin family – Dean and Mike, owners of Sunnyway Foods, Inc., and Patriot Federal Credit Union jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement in which the credit union will purchase the property at the corner of Williamson Avenue and North Antrim Way to place a full-service branch.
Whether you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck or simply managing monthly cash flow, sometimes balancing mistakes happen. A check you wrote, or a bill payment hits your account when not enough funds are available, resulting in unpleasant Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees. While this accident can create a trickle effect of charges and budgeting...
Patriot alleviated the burden of overdue school lunch balances at Northern Middle School in Hagerstown. With a $4,000 donation, we've wiped away the outstanding debts, ensuring that no student at the school will face lunch shaming or financial stress due to unpaid balances.
Did you know that a large portion of your creditworthiness is defined by your ability to make payments on time? If you take a look at your credit history from your credit report, you’ll notice that each lender reports monthly if you made a payment, how much you owe now,...
Tax season brings about a mix of emotions. On the one hand, you’re hoping for a decent tax refund that will unveil financial opportunities for you and your family. On the other hand, gathering tax documents, filing your return, and trying to steer clear of scams can be stressful. But...
What’s the one item that everyone seems to have with them at all times? It’s their smartphone. Smartphones allow us to communicate, learn, read, shop and be endlessly entertained. Smartphones deliver all this value in a device that’s easy to use, affordable to most and fits neatly in our pockets....
Patriot received the 2023 Large Business of the Year award from the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce at their recent 84th Annual Awards Breakfast.
You’ve probably seen or heard of the popular HGTV television show “Love It or List It.” Two hosts work with people to remodel their existing home and also look for a new home that better fits their needs. At the end of the show, the homeowners are asked whether they...
Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about how you will spend your next pay raise or bonus? Maybe you plan to make repairs on your home, begin saving for your child’s future college expenses, or want to eliminate high-interest credit card debt. However, before you know it, those funds are...
