Wallet Watch

Igniting Innovation Meet Nickels

Wallet Watch has kicked off season ten with a new episode, “Igniting Innovation Meet Nickels.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, interviews the creator of a new FinTech company called Nickels. Nickels has created a product called Credit Card Coach geared towards helping individuals take charge of their credit card debt and find financial freedom! For more information check out Nickels.us

Understanding Retirement

Podcast hosts and financial educators, Amanda and Jessica, break down the different kinds of retirement options available and talk about the importance of saving for retirement.

Protecting Yourself from Predatory Lending

In this episode, podcast hosts, Jessica and Amanda, invite Tony, MSU Federal Credit Union senior call center trainer, back for a second episode; “Protecting Yourself from Predatory Lending.” The hosts and guest share some vital ways to protect yourself from predatory lenders and loans.

All About Loans

In this episode, hosts and financial educators Amanda and Jessica interview Tony, MSU Federal Credit Union senior call center trainer, to walk listeners through the loan application process. Tony describes the steps in the process and what members can do to prepare before applying for a loan.

Protecting Your Financial Foundation

In this episode, podcast hosts, Jessica and Amanda, share some vital ways to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft in their latest episode titled, “Protecting Your Financial Foundation.” Tune in now to find out how to not fall victim to fraud and identity theft and ways to protect you and your family.

Planning for Large Purchases

Wallet Watch hosts and financial educators Amanda and Jessica have released another episode, “Planning for Large Purchases.” This episode helps prepare listeners with different strategies for making larger purchases such as buying a vehicle or a home, and how to use credit responsibly.

Choosing a Financial Institution

Podcast hosts, Jessica and Amanda, will discuss topics revolving around the theme of “Creating Your Financial Foundation.” To kick off the first episode of season 9, the hosts discuss the importance of “Choosing a Financial Institution.” In this episode, Amanda and Jessica talk about what factors you should consider when you are choosing your financial institution and important aspects to consider.

Small Business Highlight with Mint Maven

In this episode, hosts and financial educators Amanda and Jessica sit down with Kimberly Lavon, CEO and creative writer at Mint Maven to learn more about how Mint Maven helps creatives navigate the grant application process. Kimberly shares how she started her business, how grants work, and how she helps creatives and other small business owners secure grant funds. To learn more about Mint Maven visit mintmave.co

Money and Values

In this episode, the hosts Amanda and Jessica, discuss how aligning your values with your finances can make a great impact. Amanda and Jessica discuss taking a moment to think about where we spend the majority of our money.

Cultivating Big Picture Thinking

In this episode of Wallet Watch, hosts and financial educators, Amanda and Jessica interview two executives to learn from their experiences and career journeys. Susi Elkins, chief community impact officer at MSU Federal Credit Union, president of Desk Drawer Fund, and president of Ever Green 3C, and Sara Dolan, chief financial officer at MSU Federal Credit Union and chief financial officer at Reseda Group, share ways to begin cultivating and creating space to promote big picture thinking to the different roles in our lives.