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Top 5 Things to do this June Around Philadelphia

By: Nicholas Franks 06.01.23 3 minute read Culture

Days get longer, nights become shorter, and extra time with friends and family is just beginning. As entrepreneur Michael Altshuler once said, “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” It’s your choice today to be the pilot or a passenger. Thankfully, we’ve made it easy to help you narrow down your options where to land the plane! Check out the top things you can do this June in the greater Philadelphia area.

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Top 5 Things to do this May in the Greater Philadelphia Area

By: Nicholas Franks 05.11.23 2 minute read Culture

Spring weather is finally here, so now it’s time to hang up that winter jacket that you’ve been telling yourself that you’re going to put away for the last several weeks. Take your allergy medication and head out to meetup with friends you haven’t seen in a while at a local restaurant or a backyard fire. There are many things to do around the Delaware Valley this month and we hope that this list will give you some ideas!

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Top 5 Things to Do in Philadelphia this March Under $60

By: Nicholas Franks 03.02.23 2 minute read Culture

The City of Brotherly Love: the heartbeat of the Delaware Valley which we’ve been tied to since 1948. American Heritage Credit Union is one of the leading financial institutions in the greater Philadelphia area that provides members with full-service banking solutions while continually staying involved with our community. Here are some affordable things that you can do this month with your friends or family for under $60!

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Swipe Left On Romance Scams, Catfishing & Other Online Tricks

By: American Heritage 02.09.23 3 minute read Culture

Millions of people use dating apps or social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram in the hope of finding love. Instead of finding their dream person, they wake up to an empty bank account. In fact, in 2021 alone, the Federal Trade Commission said that losses from romance scams were up nearly 80% from 2020, totaling $547 million. There are lots of things to look out for when it comes to romance and other online scams. In this blog, we’ll look at some different kinds of scams so you can avoid them and the heartache that can come along with them.

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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by Honoring His Words

By: American Heritage 01.12.23 3 minute read Culture

Each January, we celebrate the wisdom and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose fight and vision for a better society left a lasting mark on the nation and still inspire many to this day. Though his “I Have a Dream” speech is perhaps his most famous, King gave over 2,500 speeches in his lifetime and was full of powerful truths and beliefs that can guide us toward more meaningful, impactful living today. To celebrate MLK Day 2023, we have gathered some of our favorite actionable Martin Luther King quotes to help you honor everything he did for our country.

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What We’re Thankful for This Year

By: American Heritage 11.23.22 3 minute read Holiday Culture

The brisk changing of the seasons and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday gives us a chance to look back at the year and reflect on the things we’re most grateful for. Here at American Heritage Credit Union, 2022 has brought us many new experiences, relationships, and opportunities to advance our mission in the communities we serve. Here are some memorable highlights:

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Does Money Buy Happiness?

By: American Heritage 09.08.22 2 minute read Culture Savings & Budgeting

Money can’t buy happiness — is that even true? While most research confirms that the constant pursuit of riches leads to diminishing returns, achieving financial stability can definitely make life better. Probably the best-known study on this topic, conducted by Nobel laureates Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton, found that Americans’ emotional well-being rises with annual income up to about $75,000, at which point more cash doesn’t equal more laughter or less stress.

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7 Strategies for Making Your Side Gig a Full-Time Career

By: American Heritage 06.30.22 3 minute read Culture

Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” More and more Americans are imagining new ways to earn extra income and achieve financial freedom. According to a recent survey, roughly one in four Americans (about 7%) are currently pursuing some type of employment or entrepreneurial venture in addition to their regular day jobs. While many are happy to keep their side hustles on the side, others are dreaming bigger. Are you curious about growing your part-time passion project into a full-fledged business? Read on for seven valuable tips.

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