Money Talk

In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Aulph, the new Perry Branch Manager. Stephanie shares about her extensive experience, why she loves PFCU and what the Perry community can look forward to as PFCU moves in. Celebrate our grand opening starting on October 3rd, happening all week long! Our Perry location is at 150 S. Main St. Perry, MI. Come see us!

For this episode, I visited Voices For Children, a child advocacy center in Genesee County. Sarah Zyburt, the Vice President of Advocacy and Advancement, shares all about what a child advocacy center is and what they do for children and families in the community. Please note, that throughout this episode, there are general discussions and mention of child abuse and trafficking. If this is not a to...

On this episode, I sit down, once again, with Heather and Brenda, two of PFCU's Human Resources professionals. They already told you how to find a career you'll love, now they're going to tell you how to perfect your resume to land that dream job. Learn about formatting, content and best practices- they even get into cover letters and references to make sure you really stand out! 

Asked to be in a wedding party? It's a huge honor but it can also be a huge expense. Listen to these quick tips to be fully prepared and maybe even save a little money. From the wedding gift and attire to travel and makeup, have it all under control so you can forget about the stress and enjoy the ride.

It's summer which means many of us are planning vacations! Whether you're headed up north, across the country or to the other side of the world, no one wants to be stressed about money before, during or after their getaway. In this episode, I share some simple tips to get your finances ready and prepare early.  

We all know that locking the doors and putting up cameras are good ways to secure your home and stay safe but did you know that your landscaping and outdoor lighting can also make a difference? On this episode, I'm joined by Liz LeVeque, she shares her tips on keeping your home safe and secure. 

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rosemary Robinson, the Governor for the Michigan District of Kiwanis. Rosemary has dedicated herself to the Kiwanis mission and shares everything there is to know about the organization. If you have additional questions, you can reach out to Rosemary directly at governor@mikiwanis.org or visit the Michigan Kiwanis website here .

Ensuring your credit and debit cards are secure is important to keeping your money safe. In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Executive Administrative Assistant, Liz. Liz shares several safety and security tips to help you keep your card information out of the wrong hands.

In this episode, I sit down with Human Resources professionals, Heather and Brenda. They share their expertise on how to find the perfect job and company for you. We discuss everything from talking to industry professionals, finding your passion and setting goals.

For this episode, I'm going back to the basics. Creating a budget. It doesn't have to be daunting! Follow these simple steps to get started.

Can you believe it? It's time to say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022. Are you ready for a fresh start to kick off your New Year's resolutions and maybe get your budget in check? In this episode, I give a quick overview on how your budget, goals, and resolutions connect so you can have a successful and stress-free 2022!

In part 3 of my 4H series, join me with special guest, John Duvall, Ionia County's 4H Program Coordinator. John reiterates the value and opportunities that 4H provides for youth across the nation and gives even more amazing insight into the program. If you are interested in joining 4H or would like more information, you can reach John at duvallj2@msu.edu or call 616-527-5357.

The holidays are right around the corner! Whether this brings you joy, stress or both, it's important to be prepared this season so you can keep your finances in check and stress at a minimum. No one is immune to these common holiday shopping pitfalls, myself included, listen to this episode to learn what they are and what you can do to avoid them.

November 14th-20th is Fraud Awareness Week! This week, I was joined by special guest, Caroline, where she brings her experience and expertise to the conversation to help you fight off fraud. She not only shares common scams to look out for but she also gives her best tips to protect your information and what to do if you find yourself where no one wants to be- a victim of a scammer. If you would l...

Everyone loves the holiday season, right? It's a time for friends, family, giving and, if we're being honest, shopping. As we're busy filling online shopping carts and donation jars, scammers are busy trying to steal our information. In this episode I'm going to share with you five common scams to watch out for around the holidays as well as some simple tips to protect your information.

Join me with special guest, Mamie Thayer, Ionia County's Toys for Toys Coordinator. In this episode, Mamie shares everything you need to know about the Toys for Tots program from how to donate or receive toys to the program's mission and challenges. Toys for Tots gives families across the country the chance to give their kids a Christmas no matter the challenges they may be faced with. Listen to m...

Thursday, October 21st, 2021 is International Credit Union Day. I wanted to take some time to share with you what this day means and say thank you to all of our members.

There is a lot to know about social security so in this episode I talk to Certified Financial Planner, Nick VanGeest, to help break it down. Nick gives expert insight on the social security system as well as what you can do to be informed about your unique circumstances.

Join me with special guest, Nikki Hersch, Shiawassee County's 4H Program Coordinator. In this episode, Nikki shares the ins and outs of 4H- what it is, the various opportunities it offers and how to get involved. 4H positively impacts youth across the country with a wide range of program areas and I hope Nikki's expertise will encourage you or your family to get involved in your community.    

In this episode, I have special guest, Casey Meyers, the Consumer Lending Manager at PFCU. She is going to share her and her family's experience with their local 4H program. If you or your kids have thought about joining 4H, volunteering or would like to learn more, Casey is going to give you some awesome first-hand stories and insight that you'll love.

If you listened to my previous episode, Credit Score 101, you learned what a credit score is and in this episode I'm going to talk about the five factors that make up this one crucial number.

In this episode, I have special guest, Cathy Simon, who is not only PFCU's Event Coordinator but also a mom. As someone who has planned two of her daughter's weddings and has her son's coming up in 2022, who better to talk to about wedding planning? Cathy is going to chat with me about her biggest takeaways, some money saving ideas and give her advice on how to ease your stress.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed about planning your wedding? Are you wondering where to even begin? In this episode, I'm going to share some super simple tips and tricks to help make planning your wedding a breeze. Get organized, get creative, save money and have fun!