Money Talk

During this special edition episode we are getting to know Heather Spitzley, the Chief Human Resources Officer at PFCU. 

I had the opportunity to visit Independence Village, a senior living facility in Grand Ledge and chat with Executive Director and Administrator, Holly Ridenour. Holly gives an inside look into Independence Village including their many living options, services they offer and amentities as well as valuable advice on making this transition for your loved one.

In this episode, I am joined by special guest, Deb Wagner, the Director of Grants and Special Projects at the Ionia County Intermediate School District. She chats with me about one of her special projects, IM Kids 3rd Meal. She shares their mission, how the program got its start and how you can donate or volunteer.

This is the third and final part of our College Advice mini-series. For this episode, I am joined by special guest and 2022 McCrumb Scholarship recipient, Amelia Beswick. Amelia has been busy at Central Michigan University with plans to become a vertrinarian. She shares why applying for scholarships is so important, how to be successful in your freshman year of college and her experience with dorm life. Don't forget, the 2023 McCrumb Scholarship application is open until March 31st.

This is part 2 of our College Advice series. In this episode, I'm joined by Colin Pearson, another 2022 McCrumb Scholarship recipient. Colin shares tips and advice from his time at MSU, everything from studying and community service to socializing and applying for scholarships. The 2023 McCrumb Scholarship is now open on our website, the deadline to apply is March 31st.

For this episode, I'm joined by Paige Pung, a 2022 McCrumb Scholarship recipient. Paige is attending MSU and has a lot of great advice to share for students during their high school career as well as when they enter the next step into college. The 2023 McCrumb Scholarship application is open on our website, make sure to check it out!

In this episode, I visited Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County to chat with Executive Director, Stacy Moore. She talks about everything that Habitat for Humanity does for the communities they serve from building houses and home maintenance projects to financial education and running their restore. Learn everything there is to know about Habitat for Humanity and how you can volunteer.

The holiday season is officially upon us and with it comes the hustle and bustle of picking the perfect gifts, putting up the lights and attending all of those holiday parties. We want to make sure that while you enjoy this time of year, you're also staying safe and keeping your information out of the wrong hands. Liz, the Executive Administrative Assisitant at PFCU, sits down with me to share her best tips for holiday shopping and decorating safety.

Did you know November 13th-19th is International Fraud Awareness week? Knowing what scammers are doing to get your information can help you stay protected. In this episode, Liz sits down with me to talk about common scams people are faced with. Take a listen so you know what to look out for!

This is part 2 of my interview with Sarah Zyburt, the Vice President of Advocacy and Advancement at Voices For Children, a child advocacy center in Genesee County. She shares about their volunteer opportunities, donating and annual fundraising events. Sarah also gives an important message about getting help if you need it, whether that be for your children or for yourself. Please note again, that throughout this episode, there are general discussions and mention of child abuse and trafficking. If this is not a topic that you are comfortable listening to, please do not continue with this episode. If you would like more information on Voices For Children, visit their website at voicesforcac.org.