Wallet Wisdom

Wallet Wisdom

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Wallet Wisdom episodes

  • Episode 30: Santa Squad 2022 Sneak Peek

    At LMCU we spread joy by giving. Join Brett and Lo as they welcome Bobbi and Monse from our community relations team and talk Santa Squad, a community-focused program that emphasizes giving during the holiday season. Also, tune in to hear from an extra special guest, who came all the way from the North Pole! 

    30 min
  • Episode 29: Holiday Spending on a Budget

    With the holiday season right around the corner, how do you prepare your budget without overburdening yourself? Join Brett and Lo as they welcome special guest, Community Relations Manager, Aldina Babic. Aldina discusses proactive methods for listeners to start a savings plan now and how to prepare for increased spending.

    39 min
  • Episode 28: When is the best time to purchase a home?

    You want to purchase a home, but you’re not sure on the timing. Join Brett and Lo as they welcome special guest, Senior Vice President of Mortgage, Eric Burgoon. Eric discusses several factors home buyers should consider when getting a mortgage, and that burning question: fluctuating rates.

    34 min
  • Episode 27: Using Credit Cards to Your Advantage

    It’s that age old question: should I get a credit card? Join Brett and Lo as they welcome special guest, Member Service Representative, Jon Schmiedicke. Jon debunks common myths surrounding credit cards and explains how responsible use can benefit your financial future.

    41 min
  • Episode 26: Ideas to Make College Tuition More Affordable

    With grad season in full swing, host’s Brett & Lo welcome back to the podcast, Matt Cook & Joe Batt-Capps, as they share ways to help make college tuition more affordable. From scholarships & tuition discounts, to how even your home's equity could help cut costs when looking to pay for college expenses. Our experts help break it all down. 

    37 min
  • Episode 25: Remodeling Your House Using Your Home Equity

    Join hosts Brett & Lo, as they learn from LMCU Branch Manager, Spencer Miller, about ways to use our home equity to finance those Spring/Summer home projects. Also on the show to share tips on how DIY can save you money, special guest, Executive Director of Home Repair Services of Kent County, Joel Ruiter. 

    42 min
  • Episode 23: What To Know About 2022’s Tax Changes

    Join hosts Brett & Lo, as they learn about some of the new tax changes for 2022, with special guest, Jim Blakeslee. As LMCU’s Sr. VP of Wealth Management, Jim provides some great perspectives to consider to help navigate your taxes, as well as ways to save where you can.

    38 min
  • Episode 22: What To Consider When Consolidating Debt
    Join hosts Brett & Lo, as they help breakdown ideas to help consolidate debt, with special guest, Alicia Force. As LMCU’s VP of Consumer Lending, Alicia provides some great tips to consider to help lower your monthly bills, and reduce your high interest credit cards. Make 2022 your year to get out of debt, and start your path to financial wellness!


    36 min
  • Episode 21: 2022 Home Market Forecast

    Considering making a move or refinancing your home this year? Before the spring market heats up, get the scoop from our very own Meg Dunn, Vice President of Mortgage Production, on what experts are forecasting for rates, home values, and home inventory.

    31 min

About Wallet Wisdom

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Welcome to the Wallet Wisdom podcast, presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union. Wallet Wisdom helps breakdown the in's & out's of financial aspects to bring answers to some of banking's more confusing and complex questions.