Income doesn't cover all your bills. What do you pay first? That's the question we're answering in this Donut Hole. When money is tight, it's important to focus on the essentials and understand which expenses have the greatest impact on your daily life. We discuss how to prioritize housing, transportation, and basic necessities, along with practical steps you can take to work with creditors and lenders before missing payments. You'll also hear why many financial institutions are more willing to help than people realize, especially when you reach out early. Watch now for guidance on navigating financial challenges with confidence and a plan.

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Listen in this week for a breakdown of music festivals in Cadott, Wisconsin. Ian Prock and Ryan Warffuel owners of Antic Studios and Wade Asher, promoter of Chippewa Valley Music Festivals sit down and talk music, staging, and the crowd culture at the festival grounds in the Chippewa Valley.

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In this episode Samantha and Ryan Biwer sit down with Caleb Meyer with Dahlby Conservation Services. We break down 10 questions of how he got into forestry management and controlled burning.

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Sit down to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley with Travis Ida, Chief Exec Officer and Hope Turvaville, Director of Workforce at the EC Chamber. Explore stories about what the Boys & Girls Club has to offer in their research and program-backed mentorship in what’s more than just an after-school program.

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Banking is evolving rapidly through technology, AI, Digital Payments, and changing customer expectations, but some fundamentals remain constant. Pillar Bank representatives and members of the Next Gen council Kennedy Eslinger and Hunter Engstom will tell you all about it.

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If you're struggling to save, feeling stretched thin, or wondering where your paycheck goes each month, this episode is for you. We break down: - The 50/30/20 budget - Zero-based budgeting - The difference between needs and wants - How small spending habits can impact your financial goals Budgeting starts with awareness—and you might be surprised by what you find.

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The guys bring on Adam Kaiser one of the coordinators of NORTHWOODS ROCK RALLY in Glen Flora WI August 19-23. Learn about the lineup for this year’s festival and what it takes to plan a small community music festival. Get your tickets at www.northwoods-events.com and check out Nick and Zach’s band SHOVELHEAD as they close the festivities down the night of the 23rd.

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The City of Eau Claire is focusing redevelopment efforts in a couple of areas...plus, forecasting the issues that will be coming to the area over the Fall and Winter.

Sit down with Sunem Beaton Garcia, President of Chippewa Valley Technical College to share a beer discussing CVTC’s candidacy for the Aspen Prize. Learn about how college’s focus on raising their students’ employability by working with local businesses and expanding into the 900 West District in the old Sacred Heart building.

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The Eaux Claires Festival and more on the Chippewa County Sherrif's Race and the controversy surrounding Travis Hakes.