Perfect Cents Podcast

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are joined by Savannah Brown from SAFE Credit Union's Organizational Development team! Together they discuss SAFE's annual internship program, which provides Sacramento-area high school students with professional training and work experience at its 3 on-campus branch locations. Additionally, they talk about the joy of working with aspiratio...

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are celebrating Healthcare Appreciation Week with Aly Angeletti from Dignity Health! Together, they discuss ways the community can show support for our healthcare heroes, the varying aspects of overall wellness and the importance of creating access to mental health resources.  Doing your best to nurture all aspects of your personal wellness...

On this 2-part episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are getting ready for the annual Big Day of Giving, a regional fundraising campaign for nonprofits across the Sacramento region. In an effort to inspire your participation in this positively impactful event, they will be amplifying the voices of several nonprofit organizations that SAFE Credit Union has supported in recent years. Thr...

On this 2-part episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are getting ready for the annual Big Day of Giving, a regional fundraising campaign for nonprofits across the Sacramento region. In an effort to inspire your participation in this positively impactful event, they will be amplifying the voices of several nonprofit organizations that SAFE Credit Union has supported in recent years. Thr...

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are celebrating Earth Day by finding new ways to Invest in the Planet. They are joined by special guest, Rhonda Staley-Brooks from SMUD to discuss SMUD's Zero-Carbon by 2030 Plan and share easy ways to save energy and save money by making more sustainable choices. Later in the show, they welcome loyal listener Sharon Millar from SAFE Credit...

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit conduct a listener check-in to provide updates on their progress for the 52-Week Savings Challenge, the February No-Spend Challenge and  their 22 for 2022 lists! Tune in as they discuss what strategies have proven to be successful, which goals they've checked off through Quarter 1 and the opportunities they've discovered for growth and impr...

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, join Alex & Brit as they chat with nonprofit champion Lynn Malzone Ierardi. Together they discuss the importance of putting your money where your values are, the secret to nonprofit fundraising success and the best restaurant in Philly. The duo also chats with Lynn about the upcoming What If Conference hosted by the Impact Foundry where Lynn will be th...

We're back! Join Alex & Brit for the official start of   S eason 2 with March Credit Mindfulness and a celebration of Women's History Month featuring two truly exceptional women from SAFE : Alexiss Abad , S enior AVP of Retail Operations & Sonya Alcaraz , S enior C ollections O fficer. Listen as they share personal insights about things they wished they had learned about credit when they were youn...

It's the final day of America Saves Week 2022 (and our Season 1 finale!) and today's theme is: Save as a Family On this mini-episode Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE's AVP of Community Relations, Rebecca Delmundo, to talk about saving as a family. Listen and learn, as we discuss the importance of having judgement-free money conversations at home, creating a supportive environment to encourage financ...

It's Day 4 of America Saves Week and today's theme is: Save by Reducing Debt. On this mini-episode Alex & Brit engage in a candid conversation about saving by reducing debt. Listen and learn as they share their personal experiences of managing and paying off various forms of debt, including credit cards, student loans, auto loans, and more! Additionally, the co-hosts offer up their unique insights...

It's Day 3 of America Saves Week and today's theme is: Save for Retirement On this mini-episode Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE's Financial Advisor, Steve Raymond, to talk about long-term savings goals and saving for retirement. Listen and learn, as we discuss the importance of establishing a retirement savings early, strategies for catching up on your retirement goals during the later stages of yo...

It's Day 2 of America Saves Week and today's theme is: Save for the Unexpected On this mini-episode Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE's Vice President of Marketing and Communication, Amber DiBernardo to talk about navigating life's precarious twists and turns and saving for the unexpected. Listen as Amber shares her own personal story about facing life's unexpected challenges and together we discuss...

It's Day 1 of America Saves Week and today's theme is: Save Automatically On this mini-episode Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE's Manager of Payroll and Benefits, Karrine Schuldheisz to talk about utilizing your employment benefits to save automatically. Listen and learn, as we offer strategies for making the most of your Direct Deposit, the benefits of Health Savings Accounts and the importance of...

Join Alex, Brit and SAFE's Financial Wellness Content Designer, Jason Fonseca as we chat about learning to love your budget! In this episode we discuss the importance of establishing a proper budget, giving your money a purpose, adapting your budget during life changes and debunking common budgeting myths. In the end, you'll walk away with plenty of warm fuzzy feelings and a renewed focus to stay...

Join Alex & Brit as they take on the No-Spend Challenge! This challenge is designed to help you flex your financial muscles to reduce extra spending and promote more mindful money habits. In this episode we'll explain what the challenge is and how it works while sharing strategies to overcome obstacles and ensure your success. Take the next step towards achieving your financial goals and enhance y...

Join Alex and Brit as they chat with SAFE Credit Union's SVP of Real Estate and Consumer Lending, Tiffani Vargas, to chat about how health is wealth! They discuss how physical, emotional and mental wellness all tie in with financial wellness as well as how to get started on a wellness journey, where to find motivation, how to choose the wellness dimension that suits YOU best, and much more.   To c...

Join Alex & Brit as they kick-off the 52-Week Savings Challenge. This challenge is designed to maximize your savings and help you create better money habits. They'll explain what the challenge is and how it works while sharing strategies to set you up for savings success in the New Year. There is no time like the present to realize your savings goals... and the 52-Week Savings Challenge will inspi...

Join Alex & Brit as they discuss their 22 for 2022 lists -- an alternative approach to traditional New Year's Resolutions. These lists encapsulate the goals they aim to accomplish within the next year guided through the lens of financial wellness and meaningful community involvement. They'll provide highlights from their own personal lists while offering insights on how to overcome potential obsta...

Join Alex and Brit as they chat with Tina Reynolds of Uptown Studios about the benefits of living your life with an attitude of gratitude.  Together we discuss tips & tricks for leading with gratitude through challenging times and the positive ripple effects of giving back to our community.  To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below. View all the amazing...

Join Alex and Brit as they chat with Emily Hoffman of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Susan O'Brien of The Kitchen Table in Sacramento about Small Business Saturday and the importance of shopping local this holiday season (and get tips on how and where to shop small!). After that, Brit and Alex chat with two professional experts at SAFE Credit Union, James Richie, Senior Manager of Debit a...

Are you a saver, spender, debtor or investor? Are you searching for ways to reduce your extra spending and improve your budget? Join hosts Alex Becerra & Brit Kelleher as they discuss the 4 Financial Personality types and provide tips & tricks to help you reduce your extra spending to fine-tune your monthly budget. This episode will provide the inspiration you need to take your next step on the pa...

Join Alex Becerra and Brit Kelleher for a special BONUS episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, celebrating International Credit Union Day 2021. The theme this year is -- "Building Financial Health for a Brighter Tomorrow" This episode features exclusive interviews with several esteemed Professional Experts from around SAFE Credit Union. Listen as we discuss moving personal stories and uncover the m...

Join Alex Becerra & Brit Kelleher for the premiere episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast! In the Exceptional Experiences segment they tell their back stories and how they got started on their financial wellness journeys. Meanwhile, in the Best Solutions segment they'll equip listeners with a list of 5 actionable steps to help you get started on the journey toward financial wellness and meaningful c...

Meet the hosts of the Perfect Cents Podcast, presented by SAFE Credit Union!    Alex Becerra & Brit Kelleher provide insights into the mission of this podcast which blends personal finance knowledge with tips on how to positively impact your community. Listen now and join us on the journey towards financial wellness and meaningful community involvement.