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Welcome to Wallet Watch! We’re glad you’re here. Content will consist of topics related to financial responsibility, professional development, overcoming obstacles, and more. Wallet Watch is proudly brought to you by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and Oakland University Credit Union (a trademark of MSUFCU). Check us out every 3 weeks for new updates.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Youth and Financial Education
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
In the latest episode of Wallet Watch, DaVante and Catherine interview four Money Smart Week Youth Ambassadors on the importance of financial literacy. These ambassadors have some great tips and tricks that they use when spending money to ensure that they get the best deal for their dollar.
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Leasing vs. Buying
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Have you been thinking about purchasing a vehicle? Do you know if you want to buy or lease? In this episode, we discuss considerations and and some tips when buying or leasing a vehicle.
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Investing 101
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Tune in for an episode filled with tidbits about different types of investments, research, and considerations to give before deciding to invest. We also have a special guest, Alexander, who is a former intern with MSUFCU and bright senior student at Oakland University, majoring in Finance.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Scams to Avoid Pt. 2
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Did you enjoy our last episode of "Scams to Avoid?" For part 2, we are talking about COVID-19 financial scams. This is our first installment of Season 4 and we are excited to be back! Check us out every 3 weeks for new episodes.
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Maximizing the Impact of Your Refund
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
DaVante, Catherine, and guest co-host, Colleen, talk about some different ways to maximize the impact of your tax refund. Whether you're saving or spending, it's important to have a plan.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
What is Credit?
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Catherine and DaVante are getting into the nuts and bolts of credit. We talk about how your credit score is determined, common misconceptions with credit, how to use it to your advantage.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Budgeting: Recovering from the Holidays
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
The holidays are great! What about the effect it has on your wallet? Not so great, right? This episode is all about the ins and outs of budgeting. We also have a special guest co-host, Sarah Fleming, one of our Community Development Coordinators here at MSUFCU.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Goal Setting and Planning
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Do you have New Year's resolutions or just things you want to accomplish? The start may be slow but the journey is so worth it to get to the end. This episode is all about goal setting and planning. Wallet Watch is back for a 3rd season. We've got a lot in store! We've also got a contest. Visit financial40.org for the full details.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Leadership Series: Wrap Up
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
The conclusion of the Leadership Series and last episode of Season 2. The hosts are talking about qualities of great leaders and more!
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Leadership Series featuring April Clobes
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
For the second installment of our Leadership Series, we are talking to April Clobes, President and CEO of MSUFCU/OU Credit Union. She is talking to us about her take on leadership, and some of the qualities that help to make a great leader. This is an episode full of thought provoking insight. Take a listen!