Money Talk

2024 is right around the corner which means it's a good time to take a look at your finances. Let's get ready for the new year by talking about money habits that are good for your financial health. These 6 habits will help you avoid financial mistakes, reach your goals and achieve financial stability.

In this episode, we're going to do a very quick and easy step-by-step guide on building or rebuilding an emergency fund. These steps and strategies will not only help you recover in uncertain times but also strengthen your financial cushion.

Fraudsters are at work year-round to find their victims and the holidays provide extra opportunity to try and infiltrate your personal information. Check out these tips to avoid getting scammed this holiday season.

In this episode, I sat down with PFCU's Marketing Intern, Marlie. Internships are a valuable component in education and career exploration and Marlie gives us an inside look into her experience. She shares what she's learned, what surprised her and why she would recommend this program to someone else.

For this episode I sat down with Welcome Home Veterans' Founder and President, Kimberly Singer. Kimberly shares the story of what led her to start Welcome Home Veterans, a nonprofit organization in Bancroft, MI that provides housing to veterans. It's amazing to hear the plans they have as they move forward with opening their doors and the passionate team they've built. Keep an eye out for fundraising efforts and learn more on their website: https://whvusa.org/.

In this episode, I sit down with Christy Durham and Janie Bergeron with Green Gables Haven, a domestic violence program serving Barry County. They share all that Green Gables Haven does from their shelter program to legal advocacy and partnering with local organizations to provide resources. Programs like Green Gables Haven are vital to local communities and we are excited to bring this information to Money Talk. You can visit their website greengableshaven.org to learn more!

For this episode I sat down with the members of the all-female team of Jernigan Racing. Bobbi Jo and her two daughters, Kenedi and Riley, have taken the racing world by storm since starting in 2020. We get a look into their story, their successes as well as their challenges and what keeps them motivated. Follow them on social media and check out their website at jerniganracing.com.

Welcome to the third episode of our fraud series! Artificial Intelligence has made the world of fraud and scams even more daunting. Listen as we cover the basics of AI scams. What you need to look out for, how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you become a victim.

This is the final episode in our mini-series getting to know the senior executive team. I sat down with Robyn Heron, the Chief Marketing Officer. If you want to get to know Robyn a little better, take a listen!

Welcome to the second episode of our fraud series! Explore the world of fraud and scams, with expert insights to protect yourself and your loved ones. In this episode, we are joined by Caroline from our fraud department. Listen as Caroline shares her tips and tricks on how to avoid being a victim of fraud and what to do if you suspect you are a victim.