Dollar$ and Sen$e with Clinch-Powell

In this episode, Stace and Rebecca had a very informative conversation with one of Clinch-Powell's knowledgeable HUD Certified Housing Counselors, Liz Grisham, who shares her thoughts about how Clinch-Powell helps everyday folks overcome the payday lending trap, learn how to budget better, analyze their expenses and plug the holes in their financial boat.

They also talked about community resources and creative ways to improve one's financial situation regardless of their income level. Working with a Clinch-Powell counselor is key to financial health and the best part is that it's...FREE!

In Episode Nine, Stace and Rebecca have a great conversation with their partners at Paramount Title Services. Travis and Britton share great information about title insurance, why it matters and why it's a good "optional" service during the home closing process. They also touch on home inspections and other important tips for anyone purchasing a home. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or have a few under your belt, you don't want to miss this final episode in our Homeownership Month series.

Travis Bumbalough is a Regional Director and Britton Hughes is the Operations Manager. Both are employed at Paramount Title Services in Crossville, TN.

Happy Homeownership Month Everyone!

Our special guest for Episode 8 is our very own Suzie Eribarne!

Suzie has been with Clinch-Powell for 15 years and is such a valuable asset to the Clinch-Powell Family. In this episode, Rebecca chats with Suzie about how she made her way to Clinch-Powell, how C-P can help folks who have found themselves in tough financial situations at no cost, and how they both share lived experiences from single motherhood to foreclosure and from working multiple jobs to bankruptcy.

You don't want to miss this conversation especially if you are looking for a way to dig yourself out of debt. Suzie shared some lovely financial jewels in this brief but powerful episode!

In this episode, Stace and Rebecca had a great conversation with Ashleigh Simmons with the Keller Williams 1 Source Team in Cookeville, TN. Ashleigh is one of our former clients who has benefitted from our USDA-Rural Development programs and has gone on to become a successful real estate agent that is helping other benefit from our programs as well. This is the perfect way to kickoff Homeownership Month!

In this episode, Stace has a great chat with a local Realtor that we work with, Tina Isham-Jones. Tina shares her experience and thoughts on the USDA 502 Home Loan Program and why it matters to families here in Tennessee and across the country. You don't want to miss this informative and fun episode!

April is Fair Housing Month and we had a great conversation with Clinch-Powell's Deputy Director, Sabrina Seamon. She is Clinch-Powell's Fair Housing guru. Rebecca and Sabrina had a great convo filled with some great information about the Fair Housing Act, who is protects and why it matters.

In honor of Earth Day, this episode is a very special because it takes us back to where we started as an organization, conservation! Our guest, Ronald Lambert, has been connected with Clinch-Powell for nearly 30 years. Rebecca and Ronald have a great conversation about his history as well as The Nature Conservancy and how we partner together.

To learn more about The Nature Conservancy, visit their website at The Nature Conservancy: A World Where People & Nature Thrive

In this episode, Stace and Rebecca have an enlightening conversation with our friends at Tennessee Justice Center, Asia Porter and Shana Watkins. We discuss housing insecurity and its impact on children.

Happy Credit Education Month, Everyone!

In this episode, we have an engaging conversation with Angel Tapia of Regions Bank. Angel works at the Magnolia Branch in Morristown, TN and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to banking. We talk about everything from Non-sufficient funds to identify theft and a little of everything in between!

Thank you for supporting this podcast where we try to help your dollars make sense!