The Source: People with Purpose – Inspiring Financial Wellness

In this episode of The Source: People with Purpose – Inspiring Financial Wellness, Katie takes another step into the community by highlighting a partnership that is making a real difference for both children and shelter animals. Joined by Paige from the Anita's Stevens Swan Humane Society and Mariann from First Source, the conversation explores how the Paws & Pages program is helping youn...

For generations, the Utica Zoo has been a place where families make memories, kids discover a love for animals, and visitors of all ages connect with the natural world. In this episode of The Source: People with Purpose – Inspiring Financial Wellness, Katie sits down with Andrea from the Utica Zoo and Pam from First Source to explore the zoo's lasting impact on the Mohawk Valley. From educati...

Opening a savings account might not seem like a big milestone, but the habits that start with that very first account can last a lifetime. In this episode of The Source: People with Purpose, Katie sits down with Amanda from the Rome Branch to talk about why financial education should start early and how youth accounts can help children build confidence, responsibility and healthy money habits from...

In this episode of The Source: People with Purpose, the conversation gets real about money myths, credit mistakes, saving habits and the financial lessons people wish they learned earlier in life. Katie sits down with Tom, Lynn, Lou, and Deb from First Source to talk through the realities of growing up financially. From seeing taxes come out of a first paycheck to learning the hard way about credi...

Love Living Local 315 is excited to team up with First Source on a new podcast, People with Purpose: Inspiring Financial Wellness. Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but this pilot episode makes it feel a whole lot more doable. Katie Ullman from First Source sits down with mortgage experts Jamie Buley and Tony Fumarola to break down what people actually need to know before jumping into...

In this episode of The Source, Katie Ullman sits down with Bobby Nole to break down what young buyers really need to know before signing on the dotted line. From pre-approvals and monthly payments to insurance, warranties and credit scores, this conversation keeps things practical without making it overwhelming. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that affordability means more than j...