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Tag Archives: Patelco Credit Union

financial wellness resources

Banks and nonprofits offer financial wellness resources to help you get on track to a better future

Posted on February 24, 2026March 2, 2026

Are finances adding extra stress to your life as you begin reentry?  Are you having trouble paying the bills, making enough money for the things you’d like to buy or even figuring out how to open a bank account? Financial […]

financial stress

Got financial stress? Understanding the problem and how to recognize it

Posted on February 10, 2026February 25, 2026

Many people who are leaving prison and trying to adjust to life in reentry will encounter serious financial stress. Whether it’s figuring out how to open a bank account, worries about earning enough money for food and rent, or not […]

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