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Let's go over a few popular New Year's resolutions and how they may affect you financially. Along with what products or services Community First offers to help you reach your goals.

We go over some scams that are common during the holiday shopping season of 2023. Learn some things to watch out for and a couple of resources to arm yourself against scammers.

Learn what International Credit Union Day is about along with some interesting facts about credit unions.

What is a snowball effect? How adding just a little bit to a loan payment or savings may improve your financial freedom.

Need ideas on where to get good deals on school supplies and clothing? A few places are discussed that you may not know about and an idea to help prepare for school shopping.

August is Family Fun Month, so come listen and learn about discount passes to various places in Michigan.

Listen to a few ideas about picnics in preparation for National Picnic Month which is July.

Join Brandi as she learns about current scams from Lauren and Keaton. Know what to look out for and what to do in the event that you are targeted by scammers.

Join Brandi as she learns about the youth membership program at Community First from Alexis, the Youth Membership Specialist.

Some ideas for saving on your grocery bill from Brandi and Katie. Also includes a delicious one pan recipe for a family dinner.

Do you have a high schooler or are you a high schooler looking for financial aid?  Join Brandi as she gives you an overview of scholarships versus grants.  Then, where to apply for scholarships and grants.

Join our Financial Coaches as they give suggestions on saving to create better financial health.

Listen in on Tim, the CEO of Community First FCU, as he goes over the products and services that were introduced in 2022.  We talk about how the economy affected us and what to look forward to in 2023.

Join Brandi as she gives some pointers on financing your own business.

Join the host, Brandi, as she talks with Sally and Ciera about some red flags of elder financial abuse.  They also speak on what to do if you suspect someone or yourself to be a victim of elder financial abuse. More resources: Michigan Adult Protective Services  phone 855-444-3911 US Department of Justice       www.justice.gov/elderjustice National Center on...

Listen in as Brookelyn, Nicole and Brandi have a short talk about how being a part of Community First Federal Credit Union has changed their lives.  

Join me as I ask Katie, the Membership Specialist at Community First, about the different account types for individuals and businesses.  

What are some of the current scams affecting debit and credit cards?  How do you protect your cards?  Join me as Lauren, CFFCU's Card Operations Specialist, answers these questions and more.

What is overdraft protection? What is a Certificate of Deposit (CD)? Listen as we answer these questions and more.  

June is Home Ownership Month. In preparation for this, Brandi speaks with Devin, a mortgage officer, about home loans at Community First FCU.  Where to apply, how land taxes are calculated, and what is PMI are just some of items discussed.

Find out what Financial Coaching is and why you should meet with a coach as Brandi speaks with Reed, a financial coach at Community First Federal Credit Union.  To get more information visit https://www.cffcu.biz/financial-coaching/ .

Join Brandi as she learns about protecting financial information on websites and apps from Keaton, an IT Specialist at Community First Federal Credit Union.  

Brandi speaks with the VP of Lending, Sally, about some loan basics.  Why should you use a credit union for a loan?  What information do you need?...

Community First Federal Credit Union in Lakeview, Michigan hopes to provide insight on different topics relating to finances and credit unions.  This first episode is introducing Community First.