Best Life Podcast | Altra Federal Credit Union

Best Life Podcast | Altra Federal Credit Union

By Tony Beyer, Altra Federal Credit UnionBusinessEducation
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Best Life Podcast | Altra Federal Credit Union episodes

  • Episode 26: Data Security with Ironcore
    In this episode of the Best Life Podcast, Tony sits down with Ironcore, Inc. CEO Andy Minneker to talk data security, current threats, and how Ironcore is able to help financial institutions protect themselves from cyber threats. For more information on Ironcore, Inc. and how they’re able to help financial institutions, visit ironcore-inc.com
    19 min
  • Episode 25 – Escrow Analysis
    On this episode of the Best Life Podcast, Tony speaks with Altra’s Real Estate Post Closer II, Heather Wenhardt about escrow accounts and how the analysis of those accounts affects your monthly mortgage payments. Tony and Heather talk about what all goes into an escrow analysis, when it happens every year, and all the helpful ways Altra is able to get your mortgage questions answered.
    9 min
  • Episode 24 – Credit Myths and Improving Your Score
    In this episode of the Best Life Podcast, Tony sits down with Brandon Hougom, AVP of Consumer Lending at Altra Federal Credit Union. In their chat, Tony and Brandon address some of the myths surrounding credit and why they’re simply not correct. In addition to setting the record straight on some of these credit misconceptions, the two share great information on how to improve your credit worthiness and credit score.
    16 min
  • Episode 23 – Holiday Spending with Less Stress
    On this episode of the Best Life Podcast, Tony speaks with a familiar guest of the show, Credit Management Supervisor, Jackie Urban, to talk about ideas to take some of the stress out of spending for the holidays. Tony and Jackie discuss the beauty of planning ahead, outside the box gift ideas to save money, peanut butter pie, and the importance of keeping your own well-being in your spending plan when celebrating the holiday season.
    14 min
  • Episode 22 – Scams and Fraud
    On this episode of the Best Life Podcast, Tony speaks with Altra Federal Credit Union’s Fraud Department Manager Crystal Clark to learn more about recognizing and avoiding potential scams and fraud trying to get at your accounts and your personal information. In their discussion, you’ll learn about the rise of imposter scams, what the FBI is calling “The Phantom Hacker Scam,” and the worst kind of stuffing you can experience and that’s credential stuffing.
    Below are some helpful links to learn more and how to recognize and report scams and fraud:
    Altra Secure ID, Report Fraud to the Federal Trade Commission, Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov)
    18 min
  • Episode 22: Scams and Fraud

    On this episode of the Best Life Podcast, Tony speaks with Altra Federal Credit Union’s Fraud Department Manager Crystal Clark to learn more about recognizing and avoiding potential scams and fraud trying to get at your accounts and your personal information. In their discussion, you’ll learn about the rise of imposter scams, what the FBI is calling “The Phantom Hacker Scam,” and the worst kind of stuffing you can experience and that’s credential stuffing.

    Below are some helpful links to learn more and how to recognize and report scams and fraud:

    Altra Secure ID, Report Fraud to the Federal Trade Commission, Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov)   

    18 min
  • Episode 21 – Buy Now, Pay Later
    In this episode of the Best Life Podcast, we discuss the growing and ever-present payment option for products and that is Buy Now, Pay Later. To learn more about what consumers should know about buy now, pay later, or BNPL, Tony speaks with Michelle Reinen, Administrator for the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, which is part of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, or known as DATCP. Michelle and Tony speak about what consumers should know about the advantages and disadvantages of BNPL as a payment option, and how the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection helps Wisconsin consumers and small businesses in the state.
    More information and resources from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection can be found at datcp.wi.gov. Those with consumer questions or complaints in Wisconsin can also call the state’s Consumer Protection Hotline at: 1-800-422-7128.
    15 min
  • Episode 21: Buy Now, Pay Later

    In this episode of the Best Life Podcast, we discuss the growing and ever-present payment option for products and that is Buy Now, Pay Later. To learn more about what consumers should know about buy now, pay later, or BNPL, Tony speaks with Michelle Reinen, Administrator for the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, which is part of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, or known as DATCP. Michelle and Tony speak about what consumers should know about the advantages and disadvantages of BNPL as a payment option, and how the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection helps Wisconsin consumers and small businesses in the state.

    More information and resources from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection can be found at datcp.wi.gov. Those with consumer questions or complaints in Wisconsin can also call the state’s Consumer Protection Hotline at: 1-800-422-7128.

    15 min
  • Episode 20: Altra's Financial Coaches

    In this episode of the Best Life Podcast, Tony is joined by some of Altra’s friendly and knowledgeable Financial Coaches to learn more about what they do to improve members’ financial outlook and why they enjoy doing it. Lindale, TX office manager Nohemi Garza, Financial Services Representative Carol Finch, and Solution Specialist Team Lead Kirsten Wallace all take time to be on the podcast to educate about this great program.

    To learn more about Altra’s Financial Coaches and to schedule an appointment, visit our website at altra.org or call 800-755-0055

    10 min
  • Episode 20 – Altra’s Financial Coaches
    In this episode of the Best Life Podcast, Tony is joined by some of Altra’s friendly and knowledgeable Financial Coaches to learn more about what they do to improve members’ financial outlook and why they enjoy doing it. Lindale, TX office manager Nohemi Garza, Financial Services Representative Carol Finch, and Solution Specialist Team Lead Kirsten Wallace all take time to be on the podcast to educate about this great program.
    To learn more about Altra’s Financial Coaches and to schedule an appointment, visit our website at altra.org or call 800-755-0055
    10 min

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Join our Financial Wellness experts at Altra Federal Credit Union as they interview various guests, diving into important topics (more than just finances!) with one goal in mind: to help you live your…