FORUM Credit Union

Household CFO

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Welcome to the Household CFO podcast, hosted by Benji Banks & Shaun Irwin and powered by FORUM Private Client Group. The purpose of this podcast is to help listeners understand and consider their unique goals and different trade-offs involved in the financial decision-making process.

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FORUM Credit Union

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Business

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Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

2026 Summer Reading List 25.06.2026

Hosts Shaun and Benji gathered book recommendations from FORUM colleagues and leaders within our community to bring you an exciting summer reading list! You can find all of our book recommendations here:   https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3S610XTH6ZIRN?ref_=wl_share   Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objecti...

The Career Planning Playbook: Listener Questions + Recap 29.05.2026

Tune in with Benji and Shaun as they highlight key career planning insights from previous episodes and answer questions from Household CFO listeners. Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon, as a source...

The Career Planning Playbook: Part Two 21.04.2026

Tune in with Benji, Shaun, and special guest Suzanne Boatright of Targeted Career Solutions for a continued conversation about all things career planning! If you would like to learn more about Targeting Career Solutions, visit their website at www.targetedcareersolutions.com .   Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment o...

The Career Planning Playbook: Part One 31.03.2026

Tune in with Benji, Shaun, and special guest Suzanne Boatright of Targeted Career Solutions to talk about all things career planning! If you would like to learn more about Targeting Career Solutions, visit their website at www.targetedcareersolutions.com .   Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial...

Market Review and Outlook for 2026 24.02.2026

Tune in as Benji and special guest Apollo Lupescu, Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors, give a market review and outlook for 2026. Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon, as a source of any inv...

Season Two Preview: What's Ahead in 2026 28.01.2026

Welcome to Season Two of Household CFO! Tune in as Benji and Shaun share a sneak peek of what's to come in 2026. Contact us at pcg@forumpcg.com .  Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon, as a source of...

Charitable Giving as Part of Your Financial Planning 23.12.2025

In this episode Shaun and Benji talk with Clark Collier, CAP, Director of Giving Strategies at Central Indiana Community Foundation, about charitable giving and strategies to include it in your financial plan.    Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The mater...

College Preparation Tips & Tricks: Part Two 25.11.2025

In this episode, Shaun and Benji navigate listeners through all things college. From 529 plans to the financial surprises that come with attending college, there is a lot of great information that you won't want to miss!   Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor....

College Preparation Tips & Tricks 21.10.2025

In this episode Shaun sits down with Cozy Wittman, who works with Education and Partnerships at College Inside Track, to educate us on all things college planning. To learn more, visit  www.collegeinsidetrack.com .   Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The m...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Explained 23.09.2025

In this episode Shaun and Benji discuss the new tax bill, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that was signed into law in July. Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon, as a source of any investment recommendat...

Mortgage Lending & Real Estate 20.08.2025

In this episode Shaun sits down with Mike Senn, VP of Mortgage Sales at FORUM, to discuss mortgage lending, the real estate market, and how those process work. Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon, a...

Keys to Buying vs. Leasing a Car 22.07.2025

In this episode Benji sits down with Bryson Murray, Indirect Sales Manager at FORUM Credit Union, to discuss the pros and cons of buying vs. leasing. Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon, as a source...

A Practical Look at Good vs. Bad Debt 19.06.2025

In this episode, Shaun and Benji discuss good debt, bad debt, and how to use both sides of the balance sheet effectively for your own personal financial planning. Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon...

Insurance 101: Part Four 20.05.2025

In this episode Benji sits down with Jeff Hess, RIA Consultant for Palladium Group, to round out our last episode in our risk management focused series. Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon, as a sou...

Insurance 101: Part Three 23.04.2025

In this episode, Shaun sits down with Andrew Flittner of Independent Senior Insurance to discuss health insurance options. If you would like a consultation with Andrew, please visit https://tinyurl.com/mtetkj2x . For more information, please visit  www.forumcu.com/pcg .   Disclosure:  This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objecti...

Insurance 101: Part Two 18.03.2025

In this episode, Benji sits down with Kali DeWitt Rodgers of DeWitt Insurance Group to discuss risk management and various insurance options.  Disclosure: This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not be relied upon, as a source of any...

Insurance 101 11.02.2025

In this episode, Shaun and Benji cover various areas of insurance and how they play a pivotal role in your overall financial plan. For more information, please visit  www.forumcu.com/pcg   This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended, and should not...

Reflections on the Year Ahead 21.01.2025

In this episode, Shaun sits down with economist Bryce Gill to discuss economic insights for 2025, including commentary on opportunity and risks that we are observing in the year to come. For more information, please visit  www.forumcu.com/pcg.   This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of an...

End of the Year Planning Opportunities 03.12.2024

Tune in for our 7th episode as Shaun and Benji provide end-of-the-year planning opportunities that all tax payers should/could take advantage of!  For more information, please visit www.forumcu.com/pcg   This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material is not intended,...

Estate Planning with Susan Adinamis 05.11.2024

In this episode, Benji is joined by Susan Adinamis of Adinamis and Saunders, P.C. to discuss estate planning. First, they discuss the basics of estate planning and what the everyday consumer should have from an estate plan. Then, they dive deeper into advanced topics, such as the estate tax exclusion. For more information on FORUM Private Client Group, please visit  www.forumcu.com/pcg. To learn m...

Charitable Giving: How to Make a Lasting Impact 01.10.2024

In this episode, Benji and Shaun continue their discussion on tax planning with a focus on charitable giving. They cover three key areas; giving from tax accounts, giving from tax-advantaged accounts, and when you need to consider different giving strategies. For more information, please visit  www.forumcu.com/pcg   This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without...

Tax Planning: Tax Deferral & Tax Advantaged Accounts 03.09.2024

In this episode, Benji and Shaun dig deeper into tax planning with a focus on tax deferral and how tax-advantaged accounts can help you with your overall planning. For more information, please visit www.forumcu.com/pcg   This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. The material...

Tax Planning: How Taxes Interact With Your Investment Portfolios 06.08.2024

In this episode, Benji and Shaun discuss how taxes interact with your investment portfolios. They discuss the two primary taxes that affect investment portfolios, aside from ordinary income, which are capital gains and dividends.  For more information, please visit www.forumcu.com/pcg   This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objec...

The Basics Of A Financial Plan, Part Two 02.07.2024

In this episode, Shaun and Benji continue the discussion around the basics of Financial Planning, providing examples of how having a Financial Plan can help with making personal financial decisions.  For more information, please visit www.forumcu.com/pcg   This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or...

The Basics Of A Financial Plan, Part One 04.06.2024

In this episode, Benji and Shaun introduce the basics of Financial Planning, focusing specifically on who may benefit from establishing a long-term financial plan and how to get started. For more information, please visit www.forumcu.com/pcg   This material is provided for informational purposes only and is prepared without regard to the investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any...

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