Show #23 – The Mass Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs

Every day, over 200,000 Massachusetts kids leave school with nowhere to go. Luckily that doesn't have to be the story for every kid. At Boys & Girls Clubs across the Commonwealth, they're providing a safe haven for youth after school, and during the summer months. Join Gordon and Tinamarie in an enlightening conversation, about this iconic organization, from Executive Director, Jennifer Aldworth, and her own personal story of how the Boys & Girls Club changed her life and her future.

Show #22 - Did you know there is a National Federation of Credit Counseling?

There are over 100 legitimate non-profit credit counseling organizations across the United States, of which the sponsor of THE Cambridge Connection Radio Show, Cambridge Credit Counseling, is one of them. The mission of the National Federation of Credit Counseling, based in Washington, D.C., is to promote a national agenda for fostering financially responsible behavior and assist their members in delivering high-quality, and highly useful, financial education and counseling services. Bruce McClary, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, as well as a Certified Financial Counselor, joins Gordon and Tinamarie to talk about the NFCC and how the upcoming potential rise in inflation will affect the average family budget, plus his recommendations on how to find the right 'marketplace' to get your credit card interest down.

Show #21 – It's Never Too Young to Pursue Your Entrepreneurial Passion

Junior Achievement of Western Mass President, Jennifer Connolly, joins Gordy and Tinamarie once again, but this time to introduce, a superstar student of JA, Nathaniel Claudio. Nathaniel is a Senior at Putnam Vocational High School and in-between his co-op job at a local bank, he has been working towards a future career in the media industry. His passion for podcasting led Jennifer to gather her resources and completely outfit a new media room at Putnam with all the trappings for creating a podcast. Listen in and get inspired, because it's never too early or too late to follow your dreams.

Show # 20 - ALERT! Do Not Fall For Student Loan Scams!

Student Loan According to Attorney and Professor Steve Weisman, CEO of Scamicide.com, he never thought when he started Scamicide that he'd have enough daily scams to write about, but sadly he does. Listen in as Steve, Gordy and Tinamarie delve into the little known subject of Student Loan scamming and how scammers are so sophisticated today they are considered artists! As Steve says, BS really means, 'Be Skeptical'.

Show #19 – You May Not Have Heard of The Office of Economic Empowerment, But They're Worth Knowing

If The Massachusetts Office of Economic Empowerment is not in your top website searches, then it should be. This awesome organization may be a Mass.gov set of programs but what a set of programs they offer. From their College Savings account program to their Money Talk Tuesday YouTube series to their NEW Worth and Wealth Seminars launching January 26th – all these programs are free and focused on financial education and achieving economic stability. Join Gordon and Tinamarie along with OEE Program Director Shaitia Spruell for an in-depth conversation.

Show #18 – If You Have A Struggling Business, There Are Other Options Than Bankruptcy

Running a business takes one skill set, but IF you're business has hit a speed bump then Second Wind Consultants might have a solution. Gordon is joined by Sean McCarthy of Second Wind Consultants as he shares real life case studies that offer a better way to resolve unsupportable business debt and create a win-win for all parties involved.

Show #17 – Understanding Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Public Student Loan Forgiveness, also known as, PSLF, isn't about how much you owe, it's about WHO you work for. Join Gordon and he chats with Betsy Mayotte, President of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors about the current waivers that are available until October 2022 and who to contact, including her organization, to get all the updated information to help with your current student loan status.

Show #16 – Setting Financial Intentions

Instead of making financial resolutions, set financial INTENTIONS! That's what Gordy and Tinamarie are doing, and in this episode of THE Cambridge Connection they'll share some of their 2022 financial intentions as well as chatting with Certified Financial Advisor and IRS Enrolled Agent, Paul Kiley from Stacey Braun Associates, an Assets Management Services Company, about ways to get your financial year off to the right start! Happy New Year Everyone!

Show #15 – Holiday Greetings Show

Gordon and Tinamarie bring personal Holiday cheer and traditions on this Christmas Day Show where they are joined by some of their guests from 2021 and the President of Cambridge Credit Counseling, Christopher Viale. Happy Holidays and New Year from everyone at THE Cambridge Connection!

There is nothing better than sharing stories of success, especially around the Holidays! and who better than Gordon and Tinamarie to fill the season of hope with stories that provide optimism and positive results, no matter what your financial situation may be.