September is Building CommYOUnity Month at SAFE Credit Union and the podcast team is celebrating with a nonprofit spotlight! On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are joined by Amber Stott from Food Literacy Center, a Sacramento-based nonprofit. The mission of Food Literacy Center is to, "inspire kids to eat their vegetables" by teaching children in low-income elementary schools cooking, nutrition, gardening, and active play to improve our health, environment, and economy. Together, they discuss the amazing work that Food Literacy Center is doing in honor of Food Literacy Month, the positive impacts of enriching the lives of local youth and their families through healthy eating programs, and the uplifting power of community partnerships. There's simply no time like the present to get more involved in your community so tune in today to find out how you can support. Because eating your vegetables... just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Food Literacy Center

Food Literacy Month (September 1-30, 2023)

Oak Park Farmer's Market 

Oak Park Farmers Market relaunches with $500,000 grant under new nonprofit (ABC10)

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected] 

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To read the latest edition of SAFE's Beyond Everyday Banking blog visit: https://blog.safecu.org/

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

Attention! The interns have taken over! On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, SAFE's 2023 High School Interns are in the hosting seat and turning the tables on the podcast team. Tune in as the students take turns interviewing Alex, Brit, and Savannah about SAFE's Community Impact projects, financial advice for high school Seniors, the keys to professional success, and so much more! It's a discussion that ranges from humorous and light-hearted to thoughtful and poignant - all the while showcasing an amazing group of students and their experience participating in SAFE Credit Union's 2023 Summer Internship program, because working together to uplift the future leaders of tomorrow... just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Interns Paint Classrooms, Sort Donations for Single Mom Strong 

2023 SAFE Credit Union Interns (Instagram)

Cordova High School Business Technology Academy - SAFE Credit Union, an Official Partner

SAFE Credit Union, Securing Our Community's Future Through Education (Comstock's Magazine)

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected] 

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To read the latest edition of SAFE's Beyond Everyday Banking blog visit: https://blog.safecu.org/

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Brit and Alex welcome two of SAFE's best and brightest Professional Experts (Dominic Davenport and Louis Mariner) to discuss the positive impact of having Money Conversations with Kids. Tune in as they share valuable insights and ideas to help YOU share the gift of financial wellness with the youngsters in your life. Together, they discuss some of the biggest challenges in helping kids create smart money habits, financial lessons they wished they had learned earlier in their lives, and strategies for piquing a kid's interest for responsible spending, saving, and managing money. Because preparing the children to achieve financial wellness tomorrow... just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

nelly and fitz (Instagram)

Up | Carl & Ellie Fredericksen (YouTube)

HISO SAC

Il Pizzaiolo

Taylor's (yelp)

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected] 

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To read the latest edition of SAFE's Beyond Everyday Banking blog visit: https://blog.safecu.org/

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

To learn more about SAFE Financial Services (financial advisors, wealth management, and financial planning) visit: https://www.safecu.org/wealth-management

Season 5 has arrived!

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex, Brit, Miriam and Savannah share candid updates on their individual debt payoff challenges and discuss the changing life circumstances that have influenced their overall debt profiles. Then, the podcast team dives into a conversation about enjoying Summer on a budget. Listen as our hosts highlight tips, tricks, and thoughtful considerations to help YOU save money during these hot weather days. Tune in and get ready to spend the rest of the season staying cool without burning your money because... making a plan to save money during the Summer just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Nerd Wallet - Pay Off Debt: Tools & Tips

Principal - 3 Ways to Pay Off Your Debt

SMUD - Energy Savings Tips

AllTrails

SAFE Credit Union, Beyond Everyday Banking Blog - The 5 Factors of Credit

Perfect Cents Podcast - Invest in the Planet, Earth Day 2022 (featuring SMUD)

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected]

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and serv ices visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

On the Season 4 finale of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit welcome Jazmine Chatman, Joseph Mayeux, and LaTroya Johnson from SAFE's Black@SAFE (B@S) Employee Resource Group to recognize the importance of Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2021. Throughout the episode, they chat about the significance of Juneteenth, what the holiday means to them, how SAFE supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives within the organization, and so much more! Join us as we send off the fourth season of the podcast with a humbling conversation about what it means to create a stronger sense of community, connection, and understanding amongst all groups of people while honoring and celebrating Juneteenth as a monumental celebration of American freedom, marking the official end of African American slavery in 1865... because getting curious and learning more about Juneteenth, just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Louisiana Heaven Restaurant

Q1227 Restaurant

Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm

Mary and Berries Beauty

ROYAL Dancers

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected]

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join Alex & Brit as they sit down with SAFE's Chief Human Resources Officer, Colleen Nerius to discuss the various connections between mental health and financial wellness. Throughout the discussion they uncover the impacts of financial stress on one's overall wellness, how that affects their productivity in the workplace, and different ways people can find support to help them through times of financial stress. They also share about the proactive ways SAFE supports its own employees through financial wellness resources and benefits, SAFE's wellness committee and its EAP (Employee Assistance Program.) Finally, Colleen shouts out a few of her favorite local restaurants and business in the Sacramento region.

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Purdue Today | Mental well-being inherently connected to financial wellness

American Psychological Association | Speaking of Psychology: The stress of money, with Linda Gallo, PhD

ForbesWomen | How Financial Stress Impacts Your Health

Financial Health Network | Financial Health Pulse 2022 U.S. Trends Report

Mas Taco (Sacramento)

Mehfil Indian Restaurant (Roseville

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates (Sacramento)

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center (El Dorado Hills)

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected] 

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

Big Day of Giving is here once again and the Perfect Cents Podcast team is celebrating by sharing the love with several amazing nonprofits serving our community. Join Alex & Brit as they spotlight ten nonprofits that SAFE will be supporting for Big Day of Giving 2023. Listen as our co-hosts are joined by guests from The Gathering Inn, Single Mom Strong, Shriners Children's of Northern California, PRIDE Industries, Health Education Council, Habitat for Humanity, and All About Hope who share inspiring stories of the work they are doing to support communities throughout the Greater Sacramento region. Additionally, Alex & Brit provide information about the other wonderful nonprofits that SAFE is supporting this year, RRUFF Healing Heroes, Sacramento Lavender Library, and Her Health First.

It's a nonprofit celebration and we encourage you to pull out your wallet and give to one or more local nonprofits... because supporting charitable causes that are near and dear to your heart, just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Big Day of Giving

The Gathering Inn

Single Mom Strong

Shriners Children's Northern California

PRIDE Industries | The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation

PRIDE Industries | I AM ABLE Helpline / (844) 426-2253

Health Education Council

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento

All About Hope

RRUFF Healing Heroes

Sacramento Lavender Library

Her Health First

Beyond Everyday Banking Blog (SAFE) | Show Your Generosity For BDOG 2023!

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected]

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast Alex & Brit welcome the owners of Of Land & Sea Co. to discuss the various ways YOU can go green this Earth Day! During their conversation they chat about the benefits of shopping at a local refill store and the positive environmental impacts of choosing Earth-friendly swaps, while debunking some common misconceptions about the true cost of investing in sustainability.  Tune in and join us for this special Earth Day celebration... because saving money while doing your part to save our planet just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Of Land & Sea Co. Website (Sacramento)

Of Land & Sea Co Instagram: @of_land_and_sea_co

KC Kombucha (Sacramento)

East Village Bookshop (Sacramento)

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected] 

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast Alex & Brit welcome Sarah Soteroff from Too Good To Go to discuss the various ways YOU can go green by reducing food waste this Earth Day! During their conversation they chat about the positive impacts of eliminating unnecessary food waste and the innovative concept of the Too Good To Go app, while debunking some common misconceptions about the true cost of investing in sustainability.  Tune in and join us for this special Earth Day celebration... because saving money while doing your part to save our planet just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Too Good To Go

Greenhouse Juice Co. (Toronto)

Summerhill Market (Toronto)

Eataly (Toronto)

Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates (Sacramento)

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected] 

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

April is Financial Literacy Month and the Perfect Cents Podcast team is here to highlight all the exciting things SAFE Credit Union is doing to celebrate! Join Alex, Brit, Miriam and Savannah as they share progress updates on their individual debt payoff journies and discuss the many ways SAFE is increasing access to Financial Education for our entire community. Whether YOU are attending one of our newly updated webinars, reading our financial education blogs, or cheering on the official launch of SAFE's Budget Cents program for High School students in the Greater Sacramento region, there are so many ways to get involved... because sharing the gift of financial literacy just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Investopedia | Financial Literacy: What It Is, and Why It Is So Important

KCRA 3 | Bill would require California high school students to take personal finance class

California Department of Education | State Funds for Financial Literacy and Funds to Train 1000 Teachers

Beyond Everyday Banking Blog (SAFE) | Why We Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected] 

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/