Wallet Watch

Wallet Watch hosts Amanda and Jessica interview MSUFCU, Senior Financial Educator, Cecilia Sandoval, and discuss how important it is to start talking to our children about money at an early age.  

Wallet Watch host interview Oakland University associate professor, Rebecca Mercado Jones. Dr. Mercado Jones talks about the transformative potential of a conversation, the communication axiom, and ways to determine your communication and conflict style. She also provides advice on navigating money and finance conversations.

The Wallet Watch hosts discuss ways to check in with your personal or family finances, where to start and what to focus on. The hosts also talk about creating a financial wellness day or having a day dedicated solely to your finances could empower you financially and reduce your financial stress.

In this episode of Wallet Watch, Amanda Conn introduces new host Jessica Rubio, and invites back pervious Wallet Watch hosts DaVante Montgomery and Lyndsey Morgan for one final episode to say farewell to their listeners, and discuss how they  create their vision and intentions for the year along with sharing ways to create attainable goals for their personal and professional lives.

This episode is the hosts’ holiday gift to listeners. With the help of wellness expert and president of On Target Living, Matt Johnson, they discuss healthy living during the holidays, and the importance of paying attention to our bodies when it is telling us things about our health.

3:07 PM Creativity and innovation bring on new opportunities and cutting edge processes. They also bring forth new business ventures. Starting, running, or scaling a business is not an overnight operation, but takes time and effort. For today’s release, the Wallet Watch team has enlisted the help of business building expert Paul Jaques, who is the Managing Director of Venture Creation at the Burge...

Have you thought about expanding your knowledge? In this episode, the hosts talk about being life time learners, understanding continuing education and professional development. They discuss resources to continuing education affordably and how our desire for more learning can be developed.

Have you ever stopped to reflect on how balance fits into your life? In this latest episode, the hosts and special guest Jessica discuss all things life balance. They talk about what balance means to them, the systems they use to maintain center and how the pandemic has impacted there outlook on balance.

Education is very important and can help to get you to the career path that you desire. How do we get prepared to take that next step on our educational path? Our friends at the Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN) tell us all about getting prepared for your next path, the importance of the FAFSA, and there involvement in the preparation process.  

Do you use financial technology? Has it helped to make your life easier? You may be surprised at the answer. Listen to this episode as the hosts talk with industry experts on FinTech, the benefits and what MSUFCU is doing in the industry.

The host reflect on the incredible season this has been and discuss how they can be effective change agents. 

Have you ever thought about the disadvantages that BIPOC owned small businesses may face? In this episode we explore those disadvantages and speak with a company that is changing the forecast, one business at a time. 

Representatives from the African American Employee Resource Group take over the podcast, and share their individual experiences bringing their authentic selves to work. Their conversations center on their journeys exploring their identities as employees, and ways employers can better create safe spaces for authenticity at work.

Happy Pride Month! In today's episode MSUFCU's employee resource group, CU Pride talks with the Salus Center, which is the only LGBTQIA+ resource center in the Greater Lansing area. Together they explore the journey of Salus Center, history of Pride month and the importance of education about the community. To learn more about and/or donate to Salus Center, please visit saluscenter.org.

In today's episode we are talking about education and being a change agent with Glenn McIntosh. Having diversity, equity and inclusion in education is so important because these are the places where the leaders of tomorrow are learning. Take a listen to this inspiring conversation.

In this episode, the hosts are interviewing 2 very special guests from the Employee Resource Groups(ERG) at MSU Federal Credit Union. Both Prince and Taylor give us knowledge on what an ERG is, as well as, their importance and impact in the workplace. 

Wallet Watch will be shifting focus this season to highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through important conversations and interviews. The newest installment focuses on defining DEI with MSUFCU's very own DEI Director Amanda Denney! Take a listen and leave us a comment.  

In the first episode, returning host DaVante Montgomery and new hosts, Lyndsey Morgan and Amanda Conn, share stories from their own financial journeys. The team opens up about personal finance through authentic conversations and learn of their shared experiences.

In this episode, the hosts talk with special guest, Ian Duncanson, about shopping habits and consumer tendencies. 

What’s important to you in a job? For many people, the first thing that comes to mind is compensation, which is valid, but there are other benefits that an employer may offer that can have a big impact on your life.

Ever wondered what the process for of buying a home is like? Today, we explore the ins and out of purchasing a home, from start to finish. 

In the latest episode of Wallet Watch, DaVante and Catherine interview four Money Smart Week Youth Ambassadors on the importance of financial literacy. These ambassadors have some great tips and tricks that they use when spending money to ensure that they get the best deal for their dollar. 

Have you been thinking about purchasing a vehicle? Do you know if you want to buy or lease? In this episode, we discuss considerations and and some tips when buying or leasing a vehicle.

Tune in for an episode filled with tidbits about different types of investments, research, and considerations to give before deciding to invest. We also have a special guest, Alexander, who is a former intern with MSUFCU and bright senior student at Oakland University, majoring in Finance. 

Did you enjoy our last episode of "Scams to Avoid?" For part 2, we are talking about COVID-19 financial scams. This is our first installment of Season 4 and we are excited to be back! Check us out every 3 weeks for new episodes.