Wallet Watch

In this episode of Wallet Watch, host Jessica sits down with Samantha Harkins, Founder and CEO of Hundred Place Consulting and CEO of Lansing 501, to explore what it really means to invest in yourself for long-term success. Drawing from her nearly two decades of leadership experience, Samantha shares how personal growth isn't about doing more, it's about focusing on what truly matters. From buildi...

What would you do if your job changed tomorrow? In this episode of Wallet Watch, host Jessica Rubio sits down with Chris Holman, CEO and founder of the Michigan Business Network, to discuss how career resilience can help individuals navigate uncertainty in today's evolving workforce. From adaptability and critical thinking to financial preparedness and continuous learning, Chris shares valuable in...

Confidence doesn’t appear overnight. It’s built through experience, support, and the willingness to learn from others. Host Jessica sits down with Troy Nelson, Director of the ACHIEVE program at Oakland University, to explore how mentorship and internships can shape career readiness, strengthen professional networks, and help emerging professionals stand out in competitive environments. This conve...

Whether you’re an emerging professional or a seasoned leader, the latest episode of the Wallet Watch podcast offers practical insights on how to help you elevate how you lead, contribute to your organization and grow. Host Jessica Rubio sits down with Jennifer Higgins leadership coach and relationship builder to explore the transferable, often-overlooked soft skills like communication, self-awaren...

The job market is changing fast, and many professionals are left wondering how to keep up. In the newest episode of the Wallet Watch Podcast, host Jessica Rubio is joined by Kristen Hintz, an Associate Director and Career Coach at the Russel Palmer Career Management Center at the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.  Together they unpack how the job market has changed and how ca...

Building a financial plan isn’t about having it all figured out, it’s about meeting yourself where you’re at and getting started. In this episode of Wallet Watch, host Jessica Rubio sits down with Jeff Adams of TrulyU Wealth Management and Investment Services for a conversation about what it really means to create a financial plan that fits you. Together, they unpack why financial planning isn’t o...

Financial wellness isn’t only about numbers, it’s about peace of mind. In the latest episode of Wallet Watch, we explore the human side of money and why finances can feel so overwhelming for so many people. Host Jessica Rubio is joined by Jessica Willis, CEO and Founder of Pocketnest, for an honest conversation about mindset, emotions and the small yet intentional habits that can make a meaningful...

Money looks and feels different for everyone across generations. Listen as host Jessica sits down with Andy Manthei from GreenPath Financial Wellness to explore how life experiences, economic change and even the way our brains work shape how we interact with money. From housing and debt to financial stress and neurodivergence, this conversation offers understanding, reassurance and perspective for...

Explore how social media quietly shapes our spending, stress levels, and financial perceptions. From targeted ads and FOMO to lifestyle comparisons and impulsive buying, Dr. Juan Mundel Ph. D., Associate Professor of  Advertising and Public Relations  at Michigan State University, breaks down the subtle psychological triggers behind our online habits. Dr Mundel also shares practical tips to build...

Our relationship with money is personal and often reflects the stories or beliefs we grew up with. In this episode we explore how experiences, family dynamics, cultural influences, and trauma shape our financial beliefs and behaviors. We also discuss how to recognize, heal, and move beyond generational money patterns to create healthier financial habits for ourselves and future generations.

Why do you save, spend or splurge the way you do? In our newest episode of Wallet Watch podcast host Jessica Rubio sits down with Dr. Quinetta Roberson to explore the powerful connection between your mindset and your money habits.   Discover how emotions, life experiences, and beliefs can shape your financial behaviors and learn ways you can shift your mindset to create financial wellness. Tune in...

The final episode of Wallet Watch Season 13 is here, and it’s all about one of the most common forms of cyber security fraud: phishing. In the newest episode titled “Phishing 101: Don’t Take the Bait,” host Jessica Rubio speaks with Erin Landis, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) from MSU Federal Credit Union, about how phishing scams are evolving — and how you can protect yourself. Erin sh...

You just found out your identity has been compromised. Do you know what to do next? In our newest episode of Wallet Watch “From Contact to Impact: Fraud Recovery”, podcast host Jessica interviews Detective First Lieutenant Steve Temelko, Commander of the Fraud Investigations Section within the Special Investigation Division of the Michigan State Police. In this episode, Steve shares some of the co...

Can you spot the difference between an AI generated video or photo vs a real one? In our newest episode of Wallet Watch, podcast host Jessica interviewed Skip Lindgren from Pindrop, a company that is helping financial institutions, healthcare organizations, retailers and businesses all over the world set the standard for voice security. Jessica and Skip even created a deepfake on air to see if lis...

Phishing remains to be the number one way fraudsters are scamming people into giving away both personal and financial information. In the latest episode of Wallet Watch “Unraveling Card Fraud”, Melissa, Manager of Card Fraud shares ways consumers have given away sensitive financial information like their card and account numbers, not realizing it was a scam until after the fact. She is also sharin...

Fraud is evolving and it’s becoming harder almost daily to decipher what is real and what is fake. It was reported in 2024 consumers lost over 12.5 billion dollars in romance scams alone. Check out our latest episode where podcast host, Jessica, interviews Senior Financial Educator DaVante as we discuss ways you can spot romance scams, share ways to stay vigilant and protected and why you should p...

At some point in our lives, we have all experienced some form of fraud, an unauthorized charge on our account, a phishing email attempt, or the infamous phone call that our cars warranty has expired. The reality is fraud doesn’t discriminate, and it has been an ongoing issue for centuries. To kick off this season, podcast host Jessica sits down with Jamie Smathers, VP of Fraud Prevention and BSA a...

To our loyal listeners, this is an episode of Wallet Watch you don’t want to miss. Podcast host Jessica gets some one-on-one time with MSU Federal Credit Union’s President and CEO, April Clobes. In this episode, Jessica gets April’s thoughts on the importance of innovation when it comes to growth, the current economic state and what the future looks like for the small-town Credit Union that is a l...

Business owners and entrepreneurs, listen here while we discuss Pillur, MSUFCU’s new commercial brand that provides advanced digital tools and benefits for our business members. Podcast host and Financial Educator, Jessica Rubio sits down with Nicole Dilts, VP of Commercial Solutions in the latest episode of the Credit Union’s podcast Wallet Watch, “Dream BIG with Pillur.” During this interview Ni...

“Dream BIG with Equity in Mind.” Listen now as our podcast host, Jessica, sits down with Dr. Ashley Baker, Jamara Randall and DaVante Montgomery and they talk about real ways to make a difference. The episode highlights an exciting program, The Culture of Finances created to break barriers and build dreams and discusses how MSUFCU is a leader in the credit union industry when it comes to diversity...

 “Dream BIG with Innovation and Fintechs.” Listen now as our podcast host, Jessica, chats with Ben Maxim, Chief Innovation Officer at MSUFCU and Chief Operating Officer of Reseda Group, as they talk about how innovation and financial technologies are redefining the way we can handle our finances!

Wallet Watch has dropped a new episode: “Dream BIG with Giving Back” Tune is as our podcast host, Jessica, sits down with Danielle Coveart, Market Manager for our Grand Rapids and Traverse City regions for MSUFCU. They discuss how a core value like giving back plays a major role in the impact MSUFCU is making in the communities we serve. Don’t miss out! Tune in now!

Wallet Watch has kicked off a new season AND dropped a new episode: “Dream BIG with Financial Literacy” Tune is as our podcast host, Jessica, sits down her fellow financial educators and shares the impact they are making across the country when it comes to financial literacy. They also share many financial resources for listeners like you to take advantage of and grow your knowledge!

Wallet Watch has released their final episode of season eleven: “Entrepreneurship Networking and Investing.” Listen as Paul Pradel, founder of Pradel Financial Group shares the importance of networking and investing when it comes to creating a successful business. Learn more from an expert as Pradel Financial is celebrating 21 years of service this year!  

Wallet Watch has released a new episode Entrepreneurship Securing Funding.  Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with MSUFCU Small Business Lender, Kam. Listen in as Kam shares what entrepreneurs need to have to be prepared to secure funding for either a business startup loan or a loan to grow their business to the next level!   Don’t miss out! Tune in now!