Smarter Money Life

In this episode, Andy is joined by Paul Moore, Assistant Vice President of Technology Infrastructure at FORUM, to discuss how to keep yourself and your finances safe online. Andy asks questions about password security, sharing too much information online, and how to be careful while connecting devices to your home Wi-Fi network. For more information, please visit us at Smarter Money Life. You can...

In this episode, Andy talks about common financial mistakes, how to avoid them, and why all of this matters! He touches on topics like saving early for retirement, making sure your credit score doesn't decline, building an emergency fund, and more. The more financial mistakes you can avoid, the better chance you have of living the financial life that you want to live!  For more information, please...

In this episode, Andy is joined by Courtney Keeler, a mother of three and a marketing professional at FORUM Credit Union, to discuss all of the different ways you can pay for college. Saving for college may sound daunting, but there are ways you can start saving now to make it less stressful later on. They cover 529 plans, student and parent loans, scholarships, and more. If you're a parent with q...

In this episode, Andy runs through common imposter scams and other frauds to be on the lookout for. His list includes calls from IRS agent imposters, Airbnb and VRBO scams, fake lottery winnings, and more. For more information, please visit us at  Smarter Money Life You can also view this episode with captions here: Smarter Money Life on YouTube   Reference to, or information about, any specific p...

In this episode, Andy is joined by Megan and Kiersten, two actual twenty-somethings, to talk about their financial journey to thirty. They discuss ways to achieve and maintain a high credit score, the barriers they've run into while trying to save money, and when the right time to get a financial advisor is. For more information, please visit us at Smarter Money Life   You can also view this episo...

In this episode, Andy discusses why Spring is the perfect time to clean up your finances. He focuses on five key areas: financial institutions, credit & debt, estate planning, retirement & investments, and cash flow, planning, and budgets. Don't put it off, spring cleaning your financial life is a great opportunity to improve it! For more information, please visit us at Smarter Money Life   You ca...

In this episode, Andy is joined by Mike Senn, FORUM's Assistant VP of Mortgage Sales, to talk through the advantages and disadvantages that come along with buying or building a new home. They discuss timelines, negotiations, home inspections, and much more. For more information, please visit us at  Smarter Money Life . You can also view this episode with captions here: Smarter Money Life on YouTub...

In this episode, host Andy Mattingly sits down with Chris Ferguson, FORUM's VP of Consumer Lending, or "resident guru" as Andy has titled him, to discuss all things credit! They delve into various aspects of credit, including credit scores, credit reports, and credit cards. Andy poses thought-provoking questions to Chris, such as strategies for improving one's credit score, determining the appropr...

In this episode, host Andy Mattingly advises listeners on setting practical financial resolutions for 2024. He provides strategies to help you reach goals like paying off credit card debt, updating beneficiaries, and increasing 401k contributions. For more information, please visit us at Smarter Money Life . You can also view this episode with captions here:  Financial Resolutions You Should Be Se...

Welcome to the Smarter Money Life Podcast hosted by Andy Mattingly! The purpose of this podcast is to delve into one topic each month so that we can all learn more about our money, how to use it, and how to be better at living our financial dreams. Stay tuned for new episodes, special guests, and financial tips & tools! For more videos, tips, and tools to live your financial dreams, please visit u...