Monthly Podcast featuring financial tips from Centric Credit Union
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A winter storm shouldn’t decide who eats, who stays warm, or who can afford next month’s rent. When Winter Storm Fern pushed Northeast Louisiana past the breaking point—power out, roads blocked, fridges thawing—we moved fast with our friends at United Way of Northeast Louisiana to meet families where they were and get help into their hands with dignity. Meghan Jones, United Way’s Director of…
Deadlines have a way of forcing clarity, and the final weeks of the year might be the most valuable money window you get. We sit down with Billy Joiner, CFO at Centric, to map out a practical, no-fluff plan for locking in free money, avoiding costly penalties, and starting January on steady ground. From retirement matches to healthcare accounts and charitable strategies, we focus on the moves that…
Some holidays feel bright on the outside and heavy on the inside. We sit down with Liz Gaught from the Center for Children and Families to show what hope looks like when it’s built on everyday actions: a single recorded interview that spares a child from retelling trauma, a counselor stepping into a living room to spot strengths and needs, a wish list that becomes new clothes and a toy to open on…
The holidays should feel warm and human, not like a budgeting panic. We sat down with Casey Messer to unpack how to enjoy a generous, memorable season without waking up to a January bill spiral. From setting a clear, per-person budget to automating weekly transfers into a dedicated holiday fund, we walk through practical steps that calm the mind and protect your money. We start with planning that…
The financial decisions we make daily might seem small, but they compound over time to shape our future. When Haley Murphy joins us to discuss strategic credit card usage, she brings years of practical wisdom earned through disciplined financial management. Most people view credit cards with suspicion, but Haley reveals how they can become powerful tools rather than debt traps. By charging planned…
August offers the perfect opportunity to reset your finances before the busy end-of-year season. Casey, a financial education specialist with over 10 years at Centric Credit Union, shares practical strategies to manage expenses during the costly back-to-school season and beyond. • Back-to-school expenses can exceed holiday spending costs, with basic public school fees alone costing hundreds of…