Wallet Wisdom

In this episode, dive into LMCU's impactful Band Together campaign, exploring how it unites the community to support local pediatric programs. Special guest Kat MacDonald from Cherry Health joins the conversation to share insights on the campaign's partnership with healthcare initiatives. Tune in to hear inspiring stories, learn about the campaign's goals, and discover how small efforts can create...

Join hosts Brett and Aldina as they explore how DIY projects can be a great way to save money. They'll share practical tips and insights to help you tackle home improvements on your own. Special guests Alisa Flores and Amber Jones from Home Repair Services bring their expertise to the conversation, offering valuable advice and experiences.

Join hosts Brett and Aldina as they share about how LMCU is helping those in and around our communities, grow in their financial knowledge.  

Shopping for insurance can be difficult, and expensive in today's current market. To help us better understand how to navigate this, host's Brett and Aldina welcome special guest, President of Lake Michigan Insurance Agency, Ken Jansen. 

Going into 2024, everyone is excited and motivated to work towards their goals and resolutions. Join Brett and Aldina as they speak with special guest, President/Co-Founder of Marvelous Lifestyles Outreach, Karmen Johnson, on what SMART goals you can apply to your finances.

Join hosts Brett and Lo as they welcome back on the show, LMCU’s Community Relations Manger - Aldina Babic, to help recap some of their favorite episodes of 2023.  

College expenses can add up quickly, but there are some great ways to help reduce those costs. Join hosts Brett and LO as they welcome, Community Relations Specialist - Monse Velazquez, to share how LMCU is impacting High Schoolers with its Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship.

Join hosts Brett and LO as they celebrate LMCU's 90th birthday with special guest, SVP of Retail Operations - Sara Kemperman! Sara shares memories and perspectives that she has experianced over the last 27 years working for Lake Michigan Credit Union, and how the company has evolved over time. 

Join hosts Brett and Lo, as they welcome Dondrea Brown, Founder/Owner of Young Money Finance. Dondrea shares how he is helping those in his community grow their wealth, and become the last generation to start from scratch.

Are you ready to take your entrepreneurial dreams to new heights? Join hosts Brett and Lo, as they welcome Javier Jorge, SBA director at LMCU, to explore the world of small businesses and SBA loans.

The cost of living is rising. But good news! We have tips that can help you. Join Brett and Lo as they welcome Community Relations Manager, Aldina Babic to talk through several methods that can help you save.

What’s the best way to tap into your home’s equity? What can a home equity loan be used for and does it have to be used for home improvement? Join Brett and Lo as they welcome Home Equity Director, Erin Burdick-Bloom to talk through these questions.

Hosts Brett and Lo discuss dream homes, changing rates, and other first-time home buying considerations with Meg Dunn, VP of Mortgage Production, and Janice Hurt, Mortgage Support Manager.

Hosts Brett and Lo discuss dream homes, changing rates, and other first-time home buying considerations with Meg Dunn, VP of Mortgage Production, and Janice Hurt, Mortgage Support Manager.

With tax season in full swing, making sure you're prepared can be a daunting task. Join Brett and Lo as they talk with, CPA and Davenport University professor, Gail Emmit about filing taxes and programs to help with that. 

HSAs are often one of the best-kept secrets when thinking about you're savings. Brett and Lo, kick off the new year with IRA/HSA Manager, Val Kiliszewski, as they learn the benefits of a Health Savings Account, and how it can be used.

Don't let scammers get you in 2023! Join Brett and Lo with special guest Troy Baker, BBB'S VP of Community Relations, to learn how to spot fraud and what to do when it happens to you.

At LMCU we spread joy by giving. Join Brett and Lo as they welcome Bobbi and Monse from our community relations team and talk Santa Squad, a community-focused program that emphasizes giving during the holiday season. Also, tune in to hear from an extra special guest, who came all the way from the North Pole! 

With the holiday season right around the corner, how do you prepare your budget without overburdening yourself? Join Brett and Lo as they welcome special guest, Community Relations Manager, Aldina Babic. Aldina discusses proactive methods for listeners to start a savings plan now and how to prepare for increased spending.

You want to purchase a home, but you’re not sure on the timing. Join Brett and Lo as they welcome special guest, Senior Vice President of Mortgage, Eric Burgoon. Eric discusses several factors home buyers should consider when getting a mortgage, and that burning question: fluctuating rates.

It’s that age old question: should I get a credit card? Join Brett and Lo as they welcome special guest, Member Service Representative, Jon Schmiedicke. Jon debunks common myths surrounding credit cards and explains how responsible use can benefit your financial future.

With grad season in full swing, host’s Brett & Lo welcome back to the podcast, Matt Cook & Joe Batt-Capps, as they share ways to help make college tuition more affordable. From scholarships & tuition discounts, to how even your home's equity could help cut costs when looking to pay for college expenses. Our experts help break it all down. 

Join hosts Brett & Lo, as they learn from LMCU Branch Manager, Spencer Miller, about ways to use our home equity to finance those Spring/Summer home projects. Also on the show to share tips on how DIY can save you money, special guest, Executive Director of Home Repair Services of Kent County, Joel Ruiter. 

Join hosts, Brett & Lo, as they talk with guest, Aldina Babic. As LMCU’s Community Relations Manager, Aldina shares new perspectives on how financial literacy can be a family mindset.

Join hosts Brett & Lo, as they learn about some of the new tax changes for 2022, with special guest, Jim Blakeslee. As LMCU’s Sr. VP of Wealth Management, Jim provides some great perspectives to consider to help navigate your taxes, as well as ways to save where you can.