Better Lives Podcast with CWCU

Send us Fan Mail Host Rebecca continues her Dial a Bus series, this time meeting with a driver and 2 riders. She gets to know them and their stories, and learns what an immense blessing to Benton county that Dial a Bus is. 

Send us Fan Mail Join host Rebecca as she interviews the Executive Director and Social Media Coordinator for Dial a Bus, a non-profit in Benton County that provides transportation services to seniors, people with disabilities, and underserved children and families. 

Send us Fan Mail  On today's episode, join us and guests Alicia and Melea to explore $tand By Me – Oregon , a program offering free one-on-one financial coaching . Learn how it helps individuals and families boost their financial health by mastering budgeting, debt reduction, and credit scores. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Better Lives Podcast focuses on making your vacation budget go further. It covers essential steps like creating a detailed budget, scoring deals on flights and accommodation, and saving money on the go through smart packing and embracing free activities at your destination.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Better Lives Podcast, hosts Kaitlin and Erik are joined by Michelle to discuss how everyday conveniences, like delivery apps and pre-made meals, secretly add up in your budget. They show how these small costs impact your finances over time. Learn simple ways to track your spending and make smarter choices. Discover how to save money by deciding if the time s...

Send us Fan Mail For this episode of the Better Lives Podcast, join us as we tackle your biggest questions about buying your first home! Central Willamette's Director of Real Estate, Joshua Pairan, shares essential groundwork tips, details about our mortgage products, and his top advice for new homebuyers.

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the Better Lives Podcast, join our hosts as they share practical tips and tricks for hosting a successful yard sale. Learn how to declutter your home and turn unused items into extra cash with smart pricing strategies and effective advertising. 

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the Better Lives Podcast, we introduce the debt snowball method, a strategy focused on creating early wins by tackling the smallest debts first to build momentum and motivation in your debt payoff journey. 

Send us Fan Mail Our hosts share their tips for "Hacking Your Food Budget." This episode covers meal planning with free apps, building affordable weekly meals around sales, buying in bulk, and smart ways to avoid expensive takeout. 

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Better Lives Podcast, we're diving into the world of side hustles! We'll explore why so many are seeking supplemental income and guide you through the essential steps to finding your niche – from identifying your skills and interests to researching demand. 

Send us Fan Mail The Better Lives Podcast welcomes its first guest, Luisa Herrera, Chief Experience Officer at Central Willamette. Discover Luisa's passion for the credit union movement, and the innovative ways she's dedicated to serving the diverse community of Central Willamette and enhancing the financial well-being of its members.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we break down the envelope method—a simple cash budgeting technique. Learn how to categorize spending, avoid pitfalls, and make your money work harder. Practical tips and relatable experiences for simpler finances 

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to level up your finances in 2025! This episode of the Better Lives Podcast covers 5 key areas: tracking spending, cutting expenses, automating savings, learning money-saving tricks, and talking openly about finances. 

Send us Fan Mail As a community focused credit union, Central Willamette is excited to further our community involvement by starting a podcast meant for YOU! Better Lives with Central Willamette is your go-to resource for all things finance. Join us as we explore topics like budgeting, saving, investing, retirement planning, and more. Our insightful discussions will empower you to make informed fi...