{"@attributes":{"version":"2.0"},"channel":{"title":"Resource Center","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn","description":"Personal finance resources from PSECU are free financial literacy resources for adults. Explore our free financial education resources on money management.","language":"en","pubDate":"Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:43:36 GMT","item":[{"title":"The Ultimate Guide to Intentional Holiday Shopping","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/the-ultimate-guide-to-intentional-holiday-shopping","description":"
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Holiday shopping can add up quickly. A little planning can help you stay focused on what matters without losing sight of your budget. Try these four simple challenges to shift your shopping mindset this year.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Education","Budgeting","Lifestyle"],"pubDate":"Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:43:36 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/the-ultimate-guide-to-intentional-holiday-shopping"},{"title":"Can You Guess the Thanksgiving Price Tag?","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/can-you-guess-the-thanksgiving-price-tag","description":"

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Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table with family and friends. But whether you're hosting the whole family or organizing a Friendsgiving with your favorite people, there\u2019s one thing that tends to surprise many hosts every year: how much everything costs.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Education","Budgeting","Lifestyle"],"pubDate":"Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:37:41 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/can-you-guess-the-thanksgiving-price-tag"},{"title":"International Credit Union Month 2026","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/international-credit-union-month-2026","description":"

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October is International Credit Union Month, a time to celebrate the credit union philosophy of \u2018people helping people.\u2019 For generations, credit unions have existed to serve their members, not shareholders, with a focus on creating opportunities, building financial confidence, and strengthening communities.<\/span><\/p>","category":"Lifestyle","pubDate":"Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:20:02 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/international-credit-union-month-2026"},{"title":"Quiz: Which Auto Refinance Strategy Matches Your Goals?","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/quiz-which-auto-refinance-strategy","description":"

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When people think about auto refinancing, they often assume there's one \"best\" approach. <\/span>The reality? There isn't.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Products and Services","Lifestyle","Auto Ownership"],"pubDate":"Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:17:04 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/quiz-which-auto-refinance-strategy"},{"title":"PSECU Selects Candescent to Advance Its Digital-First Legacy with Intelligent Banking","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/psecu-selects-candescent","description":"

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Partnership will bring Votiv, Candescent\u2019s flagship Intelligent Banking experience, to PSECU members.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>","category":"PSECU News","pubDate":"Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:56:46 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/psecu-selects-candescent"},{"title":"PSECU Expands Leadership Team with Hires in Marketing, Product Strategy, Digital Originations, and Technology","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/psecu-expands-leadership-team","description":"

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New leaders reinforce credit union\u2019s continued investment in personalized, digital-first banking.<\/span><\/em><\/p>","category":"PSECU News","pubDate":"Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:01 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/psecu-expands-leadership-team"},{"title":"$111,100 Raised for Charity at PSECU's 10th Annual Chips In Golf Outing","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/tenth-annual-golf-outing","description":"

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HARRISBURG, Pa. \u2014 September 14, 2026 \u2014<\/span><\/strong>PSECU<\/span><\/u><\/a>, Pennsylvania\u2019s digital-first credit union, raised $111,100 for Pennsylvania charities at its 10th annual Chips In Golf Outing held Sept. 10 at Dauphin Highlands in Harrisburg.<\/span><\/p>","category":"PSECU News","pubDate":"Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:02 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/tenth-annual-golf-outing"},{"title":"How Pennsylvania Are You?","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/how-pennsylvania-are-you","description":"

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Pennsylvania is full of friendly debates. State fair or concert? Lake day or city day? Sheetz or Wawa? <\/span>The truth? Every answer has something to teach us about how we think about spending and saving.<\/span><\/p>","category":"Lifestyle","pubDate":"Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:44:46 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/how-pennsylvania-are-you"},{"title":"Experts Weigh In on the 4 Most Important Things Homebuyers Can Do","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/experts-weigh-in-on-the-4-most-important-things-homebuyers-can-do","description":"

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Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when mortgage rates, home prices, and market conditions seem to change by the week. It can be tempting to focus on factors outside your control and wait for the \"perfect\" time to buy. But<\/span> according to mortgage and real estate experts<\/a> - like our Head of Mortgage and Commercial Banking, Jose Pascual<\/span> - some of the most important steps you can take have nothing to do with timing the market.<\/span><\/p>","category":["Home Ownership","Education","Lifestyle"],"pubDate":"Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:39:34 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/experts-weigh-in-on-the-4-most-important-things-homebuyers-can-do"},{"title":"PSECU Awards $48,000 to Six Students Through 30th Annual Scholarship Program","link":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/psecu-awards-48000-to-six-students-through-30th-annual-scholarship-program","description":"

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HARRISBURG, Pa. \u2014 August 11, 2026<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 <\/span>PSECU<\/span><\/u><\/a>, Pennsylvania's digital-first credit union, has named six recipients of its 30th annual scholarship program, awarding a total of $48,000 to help students pursue higher education.<\/span><\/p>","category":"PSECU News","pubDate":"Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:04 GMT","guid":"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/learn\/psecu-awards-48000-to-six-students-through-30th-annual-scholarship-program"}]}}