Money Talk

Join us on Money Talk as we share tips and tricks and talk to the experts about all things finance related. We're going to cover everything from credit and loans to cyber security, careers and so much more. Money Talk is brought to you by PFCU.

Community Highlight: Flat River Outreach Ministries 07/15/2025

Community Highlight: Flat River Outreach Ministries In this episode I sit down with special guest, Wendie Preiss, the Executive Director of Flat River Outreach Ministries in Lowell. She shares all the services that FROM offers to the community, the exciting projects they have going on and how you can get involved. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/37359610

Financial To-Dos for Newlyweds 07/01/2025

Financial To-Dos for Newlyweds If you’re a newlywed or soon-to-be newlywed, there’s a lot of things to consider financially. Things like managing your accounts, insurance, and creating a budget as a couple. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/37236380

Did You Know: U.S. Flag Retirement 06/12/2025

Did You Know: U.S. Flag Retirement Special guest John Kayanek joins me for this episode to talk about the ceremony to properly dispose of the American Flag and gives insight into what the American Legion does and how the public can get involved. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/36973820

Basics of Estate Planning 06/06/2025

Basics of Estate Planning Estate planning is often seen as complex and expensive. In this episode, I'm going to cover some basic commonly asked questions about estate planning and share more about PFCU's estate planning solution! /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/36864170

Buying a Home: What to Expect 05/23/2025

Buying a Home: What to Expect Buying a home is a huge decision with a lot of things to consider from location and price to fees and loan types. This episode is here to give you an overview of what to expect when going through the process. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/36675490

Are You Making These 6 Financial Mistakes? 05/09/2025

Are You Making These 6 Financial Mistakes? Everyone makes mistakes, even with their finances. In this episode, I share 6 common financial mistakes to avoid. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/36456905

Get Behind the Wheel: What Are Your Options? 04/25/2025

Get Behind the Wheel: What Are Your Options? Buying a car is a big decision. You want to find a car that fits your liftstyle and your budget. So, should you lease, buy new or buy used? I'll explain the costs and the benefits of each option. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/36297720

Spend Less on Food With These 8 Tips 04/10/2025

Spend Less on Food With These 8 Tips It doen't matter how much food costs, we still have to buy it and it's easy to overspend on our grocery bill or eating out. In this episode, I share 8 strategies to cut back on your food bill that you can try immediately. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/36083005

Don't Let High Inflation Get You Down 03/26/2025

Don't Let High Inflation Get You Down What is inflation? What does it mean? How can you adjust to higher prices? I'll cover all of these questions in this week's episode! /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/35873905

Beware of Tax Scams 03/13/2025

Beware of Tax Scams Tax season is here and so are the scammers. In this episode, I share valuable insight from the IRS to protect your information. Know how the IRS will contact you, warning signs to look for and common tax scams. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/35661075

5 Money Mind Games That Can Help You Save 02/28/2025

5 Money Mind Games That Can Help You Save Sometimes saving money can feel like a chore but these 5 mind games can change your way of thinking about saving. Let's make saving easy and even fun so you can reach your goals. This information is provided by SavvyMoney. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/35410485

4 Time Management Tips 02/10/2025

4 Time Management Tips In this episode Morgan will share 4 easy and effective tips for when you have alot on your plate and need to manage your time effectively. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/35166430

4 Financial Tips from A College Student 01/30/2025

4 Financial Tips from A College Student Being a college student can not only be stressful but expensive. In this episode we have provided some tips to cut down the costs of college. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/35070750

Fraud Alert: Online Dating Scams 01/15/2025

Fraud Alert: Online Dating Scams Online dating has become more popular than ever with dating apps and social media but what if the person on the other side of the screen isn't who they say they are? Scammers are crafty and online dating scams can affect anyone! In this episode I'm going to share how these scammers do it and what you can do to protect yourself. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/34869090

Credit Score 101 01/02/2025

Credit Score 101 Your credit score is an important piece of your financial health. In this episode, I'm going to cover the basics of a credit score from what it is to how you can get yours. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/34696765

Fraud Alert: Spoofing 12/16/2024

Fraud Alert: Spoofing Caller ID spoofing is when a caller falsifies the information that appears on your caller ID display. Criminals use this scamming method in hopes of tricking someone into giving up personal information. Here are 8 tips to protect your information from these scams. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/34469305

5 Tips to Cut Out Holiday Stress 11/26/2024

5 Tips to Cut Out Holiday Stress The holidays, although a time of happiness and togetherness for many, can also be a huge stressor. Here are 5 easy tips to cut out stress and find more of what brings you joy. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/34166435

Protect Your Phone: 5 Best Practices 11/06/2024

Protect Your Phone: 5 Best Practices It can seem like we have our whole lives stored on our phone in one way or another and we want to make sure that you’re protecting your information in the best ways possible. The information in this podcast is supplied by the Knowbe4 Security Team. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/33818714

Trick or Treat Safety Tips 10/29/2024

Trick or Treat Safety Tips Halloween is right around the corner, keep your evening worry-free with these trick or treat safety tips. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/33667602

4 Ways to Make Saving Easy 10/21/2024

4 Ways to Make Saving Easy In this episode I share some concrete steps you can take to develop better money habits and reach your savings goals no matter what your financial situation looks like. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/33549947

5 Tips for Tackling Your Christmas List 10/09/2024

5 Tips for Tackling Your Christmas List Whether you have a short list of Christmas shopping to get done or it feels like a mile long, I'm going to share some tips so that you can be smart while you shop and not feel that dreaded holiday hangover in January. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/33390982

Small Money Wins Worth Celebrating 09/10/2024

Small Money Wins Worth Celebrating Not every money win has to be big. We need to celebrate the small wins, the changes we make that might not seem worthy of celebrating at first glance but have a bigger impact than you think. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/32989327

Vacation Rental Fraud 07/18/2024

Vacation Rental Fraud Keep an eye out for vacation rental fraud as you book your next vacation. Criminals are using these booking websites to trick you and steal your money. I'm going to share how these scams work, signs to look out for and what you can do to keep your information and your money out of the hands of scammers. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/32113562

5 Things to Consider for Your Mid-Year Financial Check-Up 06/17/2024

5 Things to Consider for Your Mid-Year Financial Check-Up In this episode, I'm going to share 5 things to consider in order to complete your mid-year financial check-up. It's important to check in on your finances to ensure you're staying on track with your financial goals, preparing for the future and making needed updates. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/31775952

Should Your Teen Get a Summer Job? 06/06/2024

Should Your Teen Get a Summer Job? Now that summer is here, you might have teenagers in the house debating how they will spend their time away from school. In this episode, I'm going to share some benefits of a summer job and some avenues on how they can get one. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/31632727

Hidden Costs of Homeownership 05/21/2024

Hidden Costs of Homeownership If you're thinking about buying a house or you're actively house hunting, you're going to want to know the hidden costs of homeownership. We're looking at costs beyond the mortgage payment and what you want to know before finalizing your purchase. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/31401192

Is Getting a Tax Refund a Good Thing? 04/25/2024

Is Getting a Tax Refund a Good Thing? In this episode, I'm going to go over the pros and cons of getting a tax refund. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/30982478

Watch Out For These 5 Summer Scams 04/08/2024

Watch Out For These 5 Summer Scams Summer definitely has it’s perks but these warmer months also bring out the criminals. We should be aware of how scammers are trying to get our hard earned money. With summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to dive in to some common summer scams and what you can do to not fall victim. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/30734528

Tips to Make Reading Fun for Your Kids 03/26/2024

Tips to Make Reading Fun for Your Kids This is part 2 of my interview with Jennifer Salgat, Director of Lake Odessa Community Library. In honor of National Reading Month, she not only shares tips on how to get your kids excited about reading but she gives great perspective on how your joy of reading doesn't have to be from sitting down and reading a book. /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/30546613

Community Highlight: Lake Odessa Community Library 03/12/2024

Community Highlight: Lake Odessa Community Library In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Salgat, Director of Lake Odessa Community Library. She shares all there is to know about the library from events and services to co-op rules and funding. Make sure to check out your local library! /episode/index/show/pfcumoneytalk/id/30277223

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