Let's kick-off 2020 with a financial review. We'll take a deep dive into your 2019 spending. There are plenty of places to cut costs and build a better financial outlook for the coming year.

Money is inevitable. We all have to learn about finances at some point. When should you start? As your children grow and begin driving and start jobs, they will need a way to access their cash. How do you know they're ready? Everyone is different but there are some recognizable signs that can help you decide if your teen is ready for a checking account. You can learn more about our checking accounts here: https://www.avadiancu.com/Personal/Build/Personal-Checking/Choice-Checking

Owning a business is not easy. Sometimes you have to ask for help in order to grow. Larry Uptain works in our business services department doing just that. He brings over 30 years of experience to the table and he strives to help you reach your business goals. We sit down with Larry to learn how he helps small businesses grow by taking advantage of the products Avadian offers. You can learn more about Avadian business services here: https://avadiancu.com/Business/Build

On this episode we talk about the best times to buy a vehicle. New or used. What hours, days, and months are ideal for saving the most money on a car? We're also going to talk travel and why you should reach out to a travel agent.

On this episode of the Avadian podcast, we talk about items make sense to purchase from a big box store. We also run down some of the offerings from your local library that could save you tons in book purchases. Finally, we'll go through some myths about credit unions and tell you why they simply aren't true.

In part one of our shopping series, we take a deeper look at what grocery stores are doing to get you to spend more and how to avoid it. We also sat down with Avadian's own Kim Murdoch to discuss the credit union mission and why she has stayed with Avadian for 27 years!

Plenty of people are cutting the cord in favor of streaming services, but is that really the best financial move? We're breaking down the benefits of streaming services as well as talking credit scores and the cost of the entertainment with Van Gunter on this episode of the Avadian Podcast.

Did you know you could get a scholarship just for being tall? What is escrow? Join us on the all-new Avadian podcast to learn about mortgage terms and some unconventional scholarship options!

For more info on our mortgage options, follow this link:

https://www.avadiancu.com/Personal/Borrow/Mortgages

Join us as we sit down with two of our resident musicians to learn more about the cost and process of beginning a musical journey. Jace and Sam talk with us about how they began writing, playing and recording their own music. If you'd like to hear some of Jace's tunes, you can find her as Aun Aqui on Spotify, iTunes and Amazon Music.

You've been thinking about renovating your porch for months. You're sick of that one light switch that just won't work right. It's time to tear out that hardwood floor and go with tile. What are you waiting for? Join us as we talk to two Avadian members working on home renovation projects. Will is going the DIY route while Anna is working with a contractor to complete her home improvement job.