Making It Count

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of Making It Count! In this episode, hosts Cristina and Randy explore expert ways to boost your savings. They discuss the importance of understanding different savings accounts and strategies with guest expert Dan Sheerin from Addition Financial. From retirement planning to debt management, Dan shares valuable insights to help listeners maximize their savings potential. Plus, they tackle common misconceptions and provide actionable tips for establishing healthy savings habits. Join us as we kick off another season of empowering financial advice on Making It Count!

Resources:

Money Management Tips: pages.additionfi.com/money-management-guide

Learn more about Addition Financial: additionfi.com/

As we navigate the various stages of life, each one presents unique milestones. Yet, are we ever truly financially ready for these transitions? According to Annuity.org, 25% of Americans claim they lack a reliable source for financial advice. In the exciting season 4 finale of "Making it Count," we’re hoping to leave you with some valuable guidance for every life stage. Cristina and Randy welcome their financially savvy friends, Katelyn Justice, Gabrian Calkins, and Leon LaChance from Addition Financial. Together, they share insightful financial tips for each stage of life!

Links:

– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/

– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

Who can resist the excitement of shopping, especially when you find a hard-to-resist coupon? According to Statista, about 90 percent of shoppers in the United States use coupons! In this fun episode of “Making it Count” we're diving into the world of shopping hacks that promise to keep your wallet happy. Cristina and Randy are joined by their money-smart friend, James Anderson, founder and CEO of SmartMov, and together they unpack everything you need to know about scoring the hottest deals!

Links:

– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/

– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

—SmartMov: https://www.smartmov.co/

—Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-anderson-726413b2/

Inflation is a topic that often elicits a sense of stress and concern. According to AP news, last year, in 2022, the average inflation rate was around 8% and reached a peak of 9.1% — which is the highest it's been in 40 years! However, don’t panic. There are effective methods that can help you navigate the potential impacts of inflation — and this episode of Making it Count will teach you how! With the help of Miriam Mitchell, a Chief Lending Officer at Addition Financial Federal Credit Union, Cristina and Randy take a deep dive into different financial strategies to beat inflation.

Traveling internationally can seem intimidating, but according to Pew Research Center, over 70% of Americans have done it! On this exciting episode of Making it Count, we’re preparing you with all the traveling tips and tricks for you to start booking those long awaited trips abroad — without breaking the bank!. Today, we’re joined by our money smart friends, Jeremy and Jenna, your go-to guides for travel tips and destination inspiration. With their help, Cristina and Randy do a tell-all into everything international travel on a budget.

Links:

– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/

– Quench Your Adventure: https://quenchyouradventure.com/

– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

– Travel Spend https://travel-spend.com/

– Too Good to Go https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us

– World Packers https://www.worldpackers.com/

Did you know that 65 percent of Americans actually get their staycation inspiration from family and friends? On this episode of Making it Count, we’ve got you covered with all sorts of tips and tricks of planning a great staycation, all while staying within budget. With the help of Lauren Holloway, a content creator and local travel expert, Cristina and Randy dive into all sorts of staycation inspiration all while staying budget friendly!

Links:

–Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com

–Sunshine and Keylime: https://sunshineandkeylime.com

–Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

Over two-thirds of Americans are budgeting for their travel this year, and more than half have cut back or changed their plans due to the economy. But no matter your budget, you can still plan a great vacation—and this episode of Making it Count will teach you how! With the help of Donna Shields, a vacation planning expert and travel blogger, Cristina and Randy take a deep dive into how you can turn travel planning from a chore into part of the fun while saving money along the way.

–Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/

–Open Mind Adventure: https://openmindadventure.com/

–Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

Did you know it’s the best job seeker’s market in more than 50 years? In this episode of Making it Count, Randy and Cristina take a closer look at all things professional growth, from job hunting to nailing interviews to snagging that promotion you’ve been gunning for. They’re joined by Natalie Nieves, Recruiter at Addition Financial Credit Union, for an insider perspective from the hiring side of the process. Spoiler alert: spend less time on cover letters and more time on your virtual interview setup!

Links:

–Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/

–Addition Financial Careers: https://www.additionfi.com/careers

–How to Start Your Career with the Best Foot Forward: https://resources.additionfi.com/starting-a-new-career

–Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

Did you know debt consolidation is the number-one reason people take out personal loans? In this episode of Making it Count, Cristina and Randy continue the Money Taboos mini series with a deep dive into debt consolidation and refinancing. They’re joined by Monica Barboza, Member Experience Lead at Addition Financial Credit Union, to explore the differences between consolidation and refinancing, the benefits of both, and everything else you need to know to effectively manage debt.

–Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/

–Contact Monica: (407) 896-9411 ex. 7091

–Debt Consolidation Comparison Chart: https://pages.additionfi.com/debt-consolidation-comparison-chart

–Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0