Wallet Watch

DaVante, Catherine, and guest co-host, Colleen, talk about some different ways to maximize the impact of your tax refund. Whether you're saving or spending, it's important to have a plan.

Catherine and DaVante are getting into the nuts and bolts of credit. We talk about how your credit score is determined, common misconceptions with credit, how to use it to your advantage. 

The holidays are great! What about the effect it has on your wallet? Not so great, right? This episode is all about the ins and outs of budgeting. We also have a special guest co-host, Sarah Fleming, one of our Community Development Coordinators here at MSUFCU. 

Do you have New Year's resolutions or just things you want to accomplish? The start may be slow but the journey is so worth it to get to the end. This episode is all about goal setting and planning.  Wallet Watch is back for a 3rd season. We've got a lot in store! We've also got a contest. Visit financial40.org for the full details.  

The conclusion of the Leadership Series and last episode of Season 2. The hosts are talking about qualities of great leaders and more!

For the second installment of our Leadership Series, we are talking to April Clobes, President and CEO of MSUFCU/OU Credit Union. She is talking to us about her take on leadership, and some of the qualities that help to make a great leader. This is an episode full of thought provoking insight. Take a listen!

In today's episode, we have an interview with our very special guest, Whitney Anderson-Harrell. Whitney is the Chief Community Development Officer for MSUFCU/OU Credit Union and Executive Director of the Desk Drawer Fund. She is sharing insight on the dynamic qualities of a leader, following your passions and the importance of communication. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

In this episode, we are interviewing our very own intern, Gloria Steinberg, about her experiences traveling abroad. Along with her experiences, Gloria talks about her choice to study abroad and gives us great tips about international travel!

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of involvement outside of the classroom. They also share the impact of involvement and how it has been helpful to their own careers. Purdue Research Study ( Click Here )

In this episode, our hosts talk with a special guest about their own educational journeys. The team discusses things they would've done differently, things they would've done the same, and tips, tricks, and information they found helpful during the education series interviews.

In this episode, the Wallet Watch team interviews Dawn Aubry, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management at Oakland University. We are talking about different paths of education post-high school, trends for post-high school education, and how post-high school education might impact someone's future. This is a great episode for anyone thinking about pursuing continued education or someone th...

In this episode the Wallet Watch team interviews MSU Financial Aid. We are talking about different questions and considerations relating to paying for college. This is an episode for anyone considering higher education or supporting someone through it. 

How much does convenience really cost? In this episode we are talking about common convenience categories and the potential impact to budget, lifestyle, and the environment. 

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, its fraudulent charges on my credit card. In this episode we talk about common financial scams of today and some tips on safeguarding your information. Protecting your important information helps to decrease the likelihood of identity theft and fraud.

Today we've got our first interview! We are interviewing our intern and experienced side hustler Andrei. We're talking about additional ways to make money and monetizing your strengths.

Do you love money? In this episode we are talking about different ways to make money. In this day and age, a side hustle can sometimes seem necessary. Whether it’s asking for a raise, or exploring picking up a second job, we’ve got you covered.

Getting your first “big kid” job can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time. In this episode we talk about the definition of a “big kid” job and some guidance when looking for that position. We also have a bunch of inspiration and stories about navigating the professional world. 

How important is time management in your life? In this episode we tell stories of the importance of time management and some tools to stay on track. Being a master of your time can help with feeling accomplished and intentional.

The third and final episode of our How to Nail an Interview series is all about things to consider after the interview. After you’ve made your lasting impression in the interview, it’s time to seal the deal with your follow up.

For the second installment in our How to Nail an Interview series, we are talking about the night before and day of the interview process. It’s time to put that preparation to work and shine like the star you are!

This is the first episode in our How to Nail an Interview series. In this episode we are talking about what to do after you’ve landed the interview. Preparation is of the utmost importance.