Next Step Podcast

In this podcast, Kariene Fortner, Financial Wellness Manager for Regions Bank’s North Region from Mobile, Ala., walks through how to create a monthly budget in six easy steps. Listen to the podcast to get insights on the following and more:

• Changing your mindset about budgeting
• Utilizing technology and tools to help budget
• Finding new and different ways to pinch pennies

In this podcast, Alicia Somers, Financial Wellness Relationship Manager for Regions Bank in Jacksonville, Fla., talks about the best practices for creating a budget to help improve your financial health. Check out Alicia’s perspective on:

• Assessing your financial fitness
• Setting financial targets and goals
• Breaking down your goals into actionable tasks

In this podcast, Kariene Fortner, Financial Wellness Manager for Regions Bank’s North Region from Mobile, Ala., provides tips on how to afford a new degree if you’re thinking about going back to school. Tune in to hear Kariene’s thoughts on:

• Smart savings strategies for reducing student loan debt to give you a head start toward a new degree
• Picking a program to suit your needs and figuring out how much you will need
• Resources for financial aid and when to consider student loans

In this podcast, you’ll hear tips for managing student loan debt from Eric Smith, founder of The EKS Group, and creator of The Financial Literacy Coach and The Money Game Literacy Program.  Check out the podcast to hear from Eric on:

• How student loan debt can impact one’s life and borrowing in the future
• Practical tips for paying off your student loans
• What it means to consolidate or refinance your student loans and whether these options are right for you

In this podcast, Alicia Somers, a Financial Wellness Relationship Manager at Regions Bank in Jacksonville, Fla., shares advice on preparing for adult life after you graduate college. Listen to learn from Alicia about the following topics:

• Tips to help you better transition to life after college
• Building your network and finding a mentor
• Polishing your social media presence before the job search
• Sprucing up your credit and learning about student loan repayment options

In this podcast, Shaun Collings, a Financial Wellness Relationship Manager for Regions Bank in Atlanta, Ga, discusses his top tips for budgeting for daily college life. Tune in to hear Shaun’s thoughts on the following:

• Creating a budget that covers daily college expenses (aside from tuition)
• Adding up your income, fixed expenses and flexible expenses to evaluate your college budget

In this podcast, Jon Kucharski, Head of Fraud Governance and Strategy at Regions Bank talks about the recent banking scams that are targeting students. Listen to learn about the following topics from Jon:

• Different types of student fraud scams
• Red flags to look out for and how to be proactive protections against potential threats
• What to do if you suspect a scam or notice fraudulent activity

In this podcast, Mark Senter, a Student Athlete Financial Wellness Program Manager at Regions Bank in Birmingham, Ala., breaks down five financial terms every student should know before going off to college. Listen to learn from Mark about the following topics:

• Money terms that will help you manage your personal finances, including debit, credit and available balance
• What automatic drafts are, and the advantages and disadvantages of setting them up
• When and why overdrafts occur, and how to avoid them

In this podcast, Kariene Fortner, Financial Wellness Manager for Regions Bank’s North Region from Mobile, Ala., discusses how to create a financial plan for your first year of college. You’ll hear Kariene’s perspective on these topics:

• Costs and expenses, outside of tuition, students should plan for in their first year of college
• Creating a realistic financial plan to help minimize unexpected expenses throughout the school year
• Initial college costs vs. potential ongoing college expenses in the first year

In this podcast, Tamica Foster, a Financial Wellness Relationship Manager with Regions Bank in Jackson, Miss., offers practical home improvement tips for getting your home ready for potential buyers that won’t break the bank. Tune in to learn:

• Home improvement tips to make the selling process easier
• Advice for focusing on curb appeal and depersonalizing to sell
• Tips for getting your home ready for viewing