Our finances truly affect every area of our life, so it’s no surprise that financial stress is a big worry for many of us. But if we focus on having a better relationship with money, we can confidently develop positive money habits and start to feel empowered about our financial decisions. Hear from a certified credit union financial counselor on how to thrive, instead of just survive.

When we think of wellness, our physical and mental health typically come to mind first. However, financial wellness is an important, but often overlooked, dimension of our health. In this episode of Money Smarts, our experts provide insights and actionable tips on how to build financial health to reduce stress and gain better peace of mind in every aspect of our life.

Fraudsters are getting trickier by the day, so it’s up to us to stay one step ahead and in the know about the latest type of financial fraud going around. Join in as we chat with fraud specialist Lisa Ryerson about tips for spotting common scams and stopping scammers.

If you’re wondering how to better track your spending, this episode is a must listen. Our season 11 Project Money participants Jeff and Sue sit down with us to discuss saving and budgeting tips they put together with the help of a Summit Financial Coach and other Summit tools – helping them save $36,000 in only 9 months.

Late payments happen – whether it’s due to a surprise medical bill, major life change or any other financial hardship. In this episode of Money Smarts, we sit down with a payment solutions specialist to debunk common myths, understand what a debt collector does and learn why it’s so important to work with them – without shame or embarrassment.

There are so many great small business resources available, but wondering where (and how) to start? In this episode of Money Smarts, we’re chatting with Myrphy Vaughan, a lending advisor, about how entrepreneurs can take tangible steps to set up their small business and operate for success.

There are so many great small business resources available, but wondering where (and how) to start? In this episode of Money Smarts, we’re chatting with Myrphy Vaughan, a lending advisor, about how entrepreneurs can take tangible steps to set up their small business and operate for success.

It’s never too early to start instilling the importance of financial literacy into your child’s mind. From setting up a student checking account to preparing for student loans, we're taking this episode of Money Smarts to discuss tips you can use to prepare your teen for financial independence.

Whether you’ve known you have an entrepreneurial mindset since a young age, or you’re feeling curious about starting your own small business, there’s an abundance of free, accessible resources to help you explore your options and reach your goals. Join us in this episode of Money Smarts as we chat with Julie Wood from the Small Business Development Center.

We know developing good money habits is key for saving, but how do we go about actually taking tangible steps to reach our goals? In this episode of Money Smarts, a Summit financial coach gives budgeting tips that helped real members go from living paycheck to paycheck to feeling more financially confident.