Perfect Cents Podcast

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/

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit sit down with Hannah Berkowitz from zogo, a fun and exciting mobile app that provides on-demand learning modules with a focus on financial education topics. Together they chat about SAFE's recent partnership with zogo, the benefits of having financial education at your fingertips, and how YOU can start earning pineapples today! Hannah also shows some love to her favorite local businesses in Austin, TX. Be sure to check out the app, use access code PODCAST, and take the next step towards improving your financial wellness today... because using zogo to learn and earn just makes Perfect Cents!

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

zogo (Use access code: PODCAST)

Terry Black's Barbecue

Whisler's

Latchkey

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, co-hosts Alex & Brit sit down with SAFE Credit Union's first female CEO & President, Faye Nabhani in celebration of Women's History Month. Throughout the discussion they chat about Faye's lifelong credit union journey, the importance of building financial freedom and the lasting positive impacts of mentorship. Faye also shares her passion for supporting STEM Education programs and provides a few words of inspiration to empower fellow women in the workplace.

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

Artfully Rooted Marketplace (Folsom)

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/

America Saves Week 2023 is here and we want YOU to celebrate by listening to our 5-episode miniseries discussing all things saving! Join Alex & Brit for Episode 5 as they welcome Sylvia Garcia (Real Estate Processing Manager at SAFE Credit Union) to talk about Saving At Any Age. Throughout the episode they highlight the importance of starting your savings journey as early as possible and provide valuable insights about the impact different seasons of your life will have on how you save and what you're saving for... because saving at any age just makes Perfect Cents!

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

For more information about America Saves Week visit: https://americasavesweek.org/

Beyond Everyday Banking Blog: Gain Financial Confidence with SAFE During America Saves Week

Yelp - Pasta Bella Ristorante (Martinez)

SAFE's 2023 High School Scholarship Program: www.safecu.org/2023scholarship - current cycle is open through March 15, 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/

America Saves Week 2023 is here and we want YOU to celebrate by listening to our 5-episode miniseries discussing all things saving! Jointhe Perfect Cents Podcast team for Episode 4 as they sit down to discuss how Paying Down Debt Is Saving. Throughout the episode they share updates on their 2023 debt payoff goals and provide valuable insights about the cost of paying interest and the short & long-term benefits of paying down debt to increase your cash flow... because paying down your debt to boost your savings just makes Perfect Cents!

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

For more information about America Saves Week visit: https://americasavesweek.org/

Beyond Everyday Banking Blog: Gain Financial Confidence with SAFE During America Saves Week

Beyond Everyday Banking Blog: The 5 Factors of Credit

Nerd Wallet - Pay Off Debt: Tools & Tips

Principal - 3 Ways to Pay Off Your Debt

SAFE's 2023 High School Scholarship Program: www.safecu.org/2023scholarship - current cycle is open through March 15, 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/

America Saves Week 2023 is here and we want YOU to celebrate by listening to our 5-episode miniseries discussing all things saving! Join Brit & Alex for Episode 3 as they sit down with special guest Daniel Trujillo (Relationship Officer/Work Team Lead at SAFE Credit Union) to talk about Saving for Major Milestones. Throughout the episode they discuss the major milestones they've personally saved up for, the satisfaction that comes with growing your savings accounts balances, and the importance of letting your core values determine your long-term financial goals... because saving for major milestones just makes Perfect Cents!

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

Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant (Roseville)

For more information about America Saves Week visit: https://americasavesweek.org/

Beyond Everyday Banking Blog: Gain Financial Confidence with SAFE During America Saves Week

SAFE's 2023 High School Scholarship Program: www.safecu.org/2023scholarship - current cycle is open through March 15, 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/