As the leaves begin to change in central Wisconsin and the back-to-school hustle settles into routine, fall emerges as one of the smartest seasons for vehicle shopping. Whether you're eyeing a reliable family car or considering your first truck purchase, September through December offers unique advantages that savvy buyers can leverage to save thousands.

You work hard for your money every day, so shouldn't it be earning its keep while it sits in your account? If you're tired of watching your savings barely budge in a traditional account, you've probably wondered where to put those extra dollars for the best return. Two popular options at Public Service Credit Union offer compelling opportunities: our 9-month Share Certificate at 4.4% APY and our revolutionary Surge Checking Account offering 10% APY on your first $1,000.

Summer's final stretch is behind us, and if you're like many families in central Wisconsin, your bank account might be feeling the effects of vacation trips, camp fees, and those inevitable "Can we get ice cream?" moments. Don't worry – you're not alone, and more importantly, you don't need to fix everything that happened in July. You just need a fresh start right now.

Opening your first checking account is a major financial milestone. Whether you're turning 16, heading off to college, or starting your first job, choosing the right financial institution will shape your banking experience for years to come. While big banks might seem like the obvious choice with their flashy marketing and nationwide presence, there's a compelling case for starting your banking journey with a credit union instead.

As summer draws to a close and families across central Wisconsin prepare for another school year, the back-to-school season brings excitement, new beginnings, and—let's be honest—significant financial pressure. Between school supplies, new clothes, technology needs, and unexpected expenses, families find themselves juggling budgets and searching for financial solutions that actually work for them, not against them.

Back-to-school season brings more than just new notebooks and pencils – it's the perfect time to introduce your children to financial lessons that will serve them for life. As families prepare for another school year, many parents wonder when and how to start teaching their kids about money. The answer might surprise you: it's never too early to begin.

Summer's here, and so is the perfect time to make that move you've been considering – whether it's finally buying that dream car, upgrading to a larger SUV for family road trips, or refinancing your current auto loan to better rates. At Public Service Credit Union, our 90 Days of Summer promotion is making both options more attractive than ever with a 0.90% rate reduction on qualifying loans.

The future of payments is literally in your hands. With digital wallets becoming the go-to payment method for millions of Americans, you might wonder: are they actually safe? The short answer is yes – when used properly, digital wallets are often more secure than traditional payment methods. Here's everything you need to know to use mobile payments confidently and securely in Wausau and beyond.

August might seem like an unusual time to think about buying a home, but savvy homebuyers know this late-summer month offers unique advantages that can save you money and reduce stress. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, starting your home buying journey in August positions you for success in multiple ways.