Posts Tagged ‘community’
Who Am I?
I am one of 43 million Americans (US Census) I have experienced recessions, booms, bubbles, crisis and maybe even a depression I am capable of interacting on social media but prefer face to face communication I like programs and products designed specifically for my needs I am highly skilled, experienced and valuable in the work…
Read More about Who Am I?Making My Way as a Millennial: Part 1
Born in the mid-1980’s, I am one of approximately 80 million Millennials, or Gen-Yers, living in the United States. Does this generational subset define who I am, my wants and preferences? To a certain extent . . . Yes. There is no denying that the high levels of unemployment and student loan debt coupled with…
Read More about Making My Way as a Millennial: Part 1How can life insurance help me start a business?
“How can I help protect your family today?” Lisa took this greeting seriously. As a Customer Assistance Representative at PFP | The Family Security Plan®, she knew that the products offered to the community provided families with a tremendous benefit. It was her responsibility to answer any questions they may have and to assist them…
Read More about How can life insurance help me start a business?The Importance of Personal Connection
Connections in the Credit Union Industry take on many forms. To name a few, credit unions must focus on building member connections, creating new and maintaining long-lasting employer group connections and connecting with the community in which business is conducted. Each of the aforementioned connections take time to build and nurture; staying connected with them…
Read More about The Importance of Personal Connection12 Steps Towards Your Financial Freedom: Part 3
(PART III OF A THREE PART SERIES) What does a month-long celebration on financial literacy look like? For many, that is hard to imagine. However, for those following PFP | The Family Security Plan® Community, the picture is becoming clear. We have already reviewed the concepts of earning, borrowing, saving and spending in prior…
Read More about 12 Steps Towards Your Financial Freedom: Part 3Build the Best Reputation!
Many adults recently began a new job. The newest members of the workforce have an entire career ahead of them to shape. If this is you: Will you learn everything quickly? Will you be on time every day? Will you pay attention to details? Will you be a good “team” player? Will you demonstrate the…
Read More about Build the Best Reputation!Graduation Day! Honoring One Mom’s Great Decision!
It was a tremendous day in May 2010 when Darryl graduated from High School. As his mother cried tears of joy, she was even more thrilled to imagine that her son was going to college next year. Darryl was the first person in her family to get into a school and attend. It was a…
Read More about Graduation Day! Honoring One Mom’s Great Decision!Main Street vs. Wall Street; Credit Unions vs. Banks
The conversation about the challenges of Main Street vs. Wall Street has spilled over onto many areas as a metaphor to compare big vs. small, rich vs. poor and greed vs. need. Credit Unions have been seen as a beacon of light compared to big banks. Each American has a choice as they select the…
Read More about Main Street vs. Wall Street; Credit Unions vs. Banks“Time and Choices” What Every Survivor Needs
Pedro is part of a growing community of families who make it through one of life’s toughest challenges (surviving a critical illness). These families learn too much about things that happen to “everyone else”. They work tirelessly at finding ways to save our loved ones. And when someone we know and love walks into a…
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