On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are joined by Savannah Brown from SAFE Credit Union's Organizational Development team! Together they discuss SAFE's annual internship program, which provides Sacramento-area high school students with professional training and work experience at its 3 on-campus branch locations. Additionally, they talk about the joy of working with aspirational high schoolers, life lessons they learned from Spongebob Squarepants and the importance of p...
May 26, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are celebrating Healthcare Appreciation Week with Aly Angeletti from Dignity Health! Together, they discuss ways the community can show support for our healthcare heroes, the varying aspects of overall wellness and the importance of creating access to mental health resources. Doing your best to nurture all aspects of your personal wellness just makes Perfect Cents--send this episode to a healthcare hero YOU appreciate! To check out so...
May 12, 2022•25 min
On this 2-part episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are getting ready for the annual Big Day of Giving, a regional fundraising campaign for nonprofits across the Sacramento region. In an effort to inspire your participation in this positively impactful event, they will be amplifying the voices of several nonprofit organizations that SAFE Credit Union has supported in recent years. Throughout the episode you will learn about the amazing work that each of these organizations does,...
Apr 28, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On this 2-part episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are getting ready for the annual Big Day of Giving, a regional fundraising campaign for nonprofits across the Sacramento region. In an effort to inspire your participation in this positively impactful event, they will be amplifying the voices of several nonprofit organizations that SAFE Credit Union has supported in recent years. Throughout the episode you will learn about the amazing work that each of these organizations does,...
Apr 28, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit are celebrating Earth Day by finding new ways to Invest in the Planet. They are joined by special guest, Rhonda Staley-Brooks from SMUD to discuss SMUD's Zero-Carbon by 2030 Plan and share easy ways to save energy and save money by making more sustainable choices. Later in the show, they welcome loyal listener Sharon Millar from SAFE Credit Union to share her favorite sustainable swaps and encourage YOU to make a commitment to taking ...
Apr 21, 2022•33 min
On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit conduct a listener check-in to provide updates on their progress for the 52-Week Savings Challenge, the February No-Spend Challenge and their 22 for 2022 lists! Tune in as they discuss what strategies have proven to be successful, which goals they've checked off through Quarter 1 and the opportunities they've discovered for growth and improvement. There's no time like the present to refresh your mindset and redefine what success reall...
Apr 14, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, join Alex & Brit as they chat with nonprofit champion Lynn Malzone Ierardi. Together they discuss the importance of putting your money where your values are, the secret to nonprofit fundraising success and the best restaurant in Philly. The duo also chats with Lynn about the upcoming What If Conference hosted by the Impact Foundry where Lynn will be the keynote speaker -- this is sure to be an episode you don't want to miss! To check out some of ...
Mar 31, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We’re back! Join Alex & Brit for the official start of Season 2 with March Credit Mindfulness and a celebration of Women’s History Month featuring two truly exceptional women from SAFE: Alexiss Abad, Senior AVP of Retail Operations & Sonya Alcaraz, Senior Collections Officer. Listen as they share personal insights about things they wished they had learned about credit when they were younger and how YOU can make a positive change to enhance your financial wellness... Because learning to b...
Mar 17, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 ...
Feb 25, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 y...
Feb 24, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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...
Feb 23, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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. ...
Feb 22, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 g...
Feb 21, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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...
Feb 10, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 thi...
Jan 27, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 App...
Jan 13, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 hig...
Dec 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 you...
Dec 16, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join Alex and Brit as they chat with Tina Reynolds of Uptown Studios about the benefits of living your life with an attitude of gratitude. Together we discuss tips & tricks for leading with gratitude through challenging times and the positive ripple effects of giving back to our community. To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below. View all the amazing & inspired graphic design work created by the amazing team Uptown Studios (@UptownStudios) tea...
Dec 02, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join Alex and Brit as they chat with Emily Hoffman of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and Susan O'Brien of The Kitchen Table in Sacramento about Small Business Saturday and the importance of shopping local this holiday season (and get tips on how and where to shop small!). After that, Brit and Alex chat with two professional experts at SAFE Credit Union, James Richie, Senior Manager of Debit and Credit Card Services and Mike McCarthy, Chief Information Officer who discuss how to safely use y...
Nov 18, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Are you a saver, spender, debtor or investor? Are you searching for ways to reduce your extra spending and improve your budget? Join hosts Alex Becerra & Brit Kelleher as they discuss the 4 Financial Personality types and provide tips & tricks to help you reduce your extra spending to fine-tune your monthly budget. This episode will provide the inspiration you need to take your next step on the path to financial well-being and meaningful community involvement! Topics include: financial p...
Nov 04, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Join Alex Becerra and Brit Kelleher for a special BONUS episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, celebrating International Credit Union Day 2021. The theme this year is -- "Building Financial Health for a Brighter Tomorrow" This episode features exclusive interviews with several esteemed Professional Experts from around SAFE Credit Union. Listen as we discuss moving personal stories and uncover the meaning of the Credit Union Difference, SAFE's Community Impact, and more! Special guests include: As...
Oct 21, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Join Alex Becerra & Brit Kelleher for the premiere episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast! In the Exceptional Experiences segment they tell their back stories and how they got started on their financial wellness journeys. Meanwhile, in the Best Solutions segment they'll equip listeners with a list of 5 actionable steps to help you get started on the journey toward financial wellness and meaningful community involvement.
Oct 20, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Meet the hosts of the Perfect Cents Podcast, presented by SAFE Credit Union! Alex Becerra & Brit Kelleher provide insights into the mission of this podcast which blends personal finance knowledge with tips on how to positively impact your community. Listen now and join us on the journey towards financial wellness and meaningful community involvement.
Oct 13, 2021•1 min
