It's the final day of America Saves Week 2022 (and our Season 1 finale!) and today's theme is: Save as a Family

On this mini-episode Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE's AVP of Community Relations, Rebecca Delmundo, to talk about saving as a family. Listen and learn, as we discuss the importance of having judgement-free money conversations at home, creating a supportive environment to encourage financial wellness learning and leaving a lasting legacy of better money management habits...

Because YOU want to reach your financial wellness goals and making the decision to Save as a Family just makes Perfect Cents!

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

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

To check out the latest blogs from SAFE Credit Union visit: Beyond Everyday Banking

To join SAFE's Financial Educators for an upcoming live workshop visit: SAFE Credit Union Events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: SAFE Credit Union

It's Day 4 of America Saves Week and today's theme is: Save by Reducing Debt. On this mini-episode Alex & Brit engage in a candid conversation about saving by reducing debt. Listen and learn as they share their personal experiences of managing and paying off various forms of debt, including credit cards, student loans, auto loans, and more! Additionally, the co-hosts offer up their unique insights into some traditional and non-traditional debt payoff strategies...

Because YOU want to reach your financial wellness goals and making a commitment to Save by Reducing Debt just makes Perfect Cents!

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

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

To check out the latest blogs from SAFE Credit Union visit: Beyond Everyday Banking

To join SAFE's Financial Educators for an upcoming live workshop visit: SAFE Credit Union Events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: SAFE Credit Union

It's Day 3 of America Saves Week and today's theme is: Save for Retirement

On this mini-episode Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE's Financial Advisor, Steve Raymond, to talk about long-term savings goals and saving for retirement. Listen and learn, as we discuss the importance of establishing a retirement savings early, strategies for catching up on your retirement goals during the later stages of your career, and understanding the differences between pre-tax and after-tax deductions...

Because YOU want to reach your financial wellness goals and making a plan today to Save for Retirement tomorrow just makes Perfect Cents!

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

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

To check out the latest blogs from SAFE Credit Union visit: Beyond Everyday Banking

To join SAFE's Financial Educators for an upcoming live workshop visit: SAFE Credit Union Events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: SAFE Credit Union

It's Day 2 of America Saves Week and today's theme is: Save for the Unexpected

On this mini-episode Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE's Vice President of Marketing and Communication, Amber DiBernardo to talk about navigating life's precarious twists and turns and saving for the unexpected. Listen as Amber shares her own personal story about facing life's unexpected challenges and together we discuss the importance of establishing a financial back-up plan for when life takes an unexpected turn. 

Because YOU want to reach your financial wellness goals and creating a plan to Save for the Unexpected just makes Perfect Cents!

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

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

To check out the latest blogs from SAFE Credit Union visit: Beyond Everyday Banking

To join SAFE's Financial Educators for an upcoming live workshop visit: SAFE Credit Union Events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: SAFE Credit Union

It's Day 1 of America Saves Week and today's theme is: Save Automatically

On this mini-episode Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE's Manager of Payroll and Benefits, Karrine Schuldheisz to talk about utilizing your employment benefits to save automatically. Listen and learn, as we offer strategies for making the most of your Direct Deposit, the benefits of Health Savings Accounts and the importance of regularly reviewing your benefits options... 

Because YOU want to reach your financial wellness goals and finding new ways to save automatically just makes Perfect Cents!

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

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

To check out the latest blogs from SAFE Credit Union visit: Beyond Everyday Banking

To join SAFE's Financial Educators for an upcoming live workshop visit: SAFE Credit Union Events

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: SAFE Credit Union

Join Alex, Brit and SAFE's Financial Wellness Content Designer, Jason Fonseca as we chat about learning to love your budget!

In this episode we discuss the importance of establishing a proper budget, giving your money a purpose, adapting your budget during life changes and debunking common budgeting myths. In the end, you'll walk away with plenty of warm fuzzy feelings and a renewed focus to stay on track with your financial wellness goals... because YOU deserve to feel good about your money!

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

To join SAFE's Financial Educators for an upcoming live workshop visit: SAFE Credit Union Events

To check out the Mint budgeting app visit: Mint

To check out You Need A Budget app visit: YNAB.

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

To check out the latest blogs from SAFE Credit Union visit: Beyond Everyday Banking

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

Join Alex & Brit as they take on the No-Spend Challenge! This challenge is designed to help you flex your financial muscles to reduce extra spending and promote more mindful money habits. In this episode we'll explain what the challenge is and how it works while sharing strategies to overcome obstacles and ensure your success. Take the next step towards achieving your financial goals and enhance your ability to enjoy life... YOU got this!

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

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/save-money/no-spend-challenge/

https://blog.safecu.org/new-tricks-for-saving-money-in-the-new-year

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

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

Join Alex and Brit as they chat with SAFE Credit Union's SVP of Real Estate and Consumer Lending, Tiffani Vargas, to chat about how health is wealth! They discuss how physical, emotional and mental wellness all tie in with financial wellness as well as how to get started on a wellness journey, where to find motivation, how to choose the wellness dimension that suits YOU best, and much more.  

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below. 2022 Scholarship Application: SAFE Scholarship Application 2022 (PDF)

Beyond Everyday Banking Blog - SAFE Credit Union to award $10,000 in scholarships

To contact the hosts, email us at [email protected] To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ 

Join Alex & Brit as they kick-off the 52-Week Savings Challenge. This challenge is designed to maximize your savings and help you create better money habits. They'll explain what the challenge is and how it works while sharing strategies to set you up for savings success in the New Year. There is no time like the present to realize your savings goals... and the 52-Week Savings Challenge will inspire YOU to reinforce your commitment to saving more money!

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

To read the Beyond Everyday Banking "52-Week Savings Challenge" blog and download the fillable PDF tracker visit: https://blog.safecu.org/52-week-savings-challenge

Speaking of Jack Johnson... https://www.johnsonohana.org/home

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

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

Join Alex & Brit as they discuss their 22 for 2022 lists -- an alternative approach to traditional New Year's Resolutions. These lists encapsulate the goals they aim to accomplish within the next year guided through the lens of financial wellness and meaningful community involvement. They'll provide highlights from their own personal lists while offering insights on how to overcome potential obstacles and maintain acccountability throughout the year. Join us as we challenge YOU to create your own list of 22 things you want to get done in the next year!

*Note: This episode is inspired by the Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast. For more information and to download a PDF to fill out your own 22 for 2022 list visit: https://gretchenrubin.com/resources

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

To learn more about sustainable solutions for in-home goods (...and wool dryer balls) visit Nudge Eco Store: https://www.nudgeecostore.com/

To learn more about e-books and audiobooks that may be available through your local public library check out the Libby app: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/

To contact the hosts and share your own 22 for 2022 list, email us at [email protected] 

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