Money Smarts

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we talk with a certified credit union financial counselor about how to aim to thrive, instead of just survive. How you feel about money and your relationship with money is going to affect your ability to achieve your financial goals. Learn how to start feeling empowered, excited and confident about your financial wellness.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we talk about how finances can impact your wellness. The idea of wellness includes more than just physical or mental aspects - and money problems can impact your overall wellness. There's a statistic that says 72% of us are stressed out about our money. Find out how to reduce that financial stress and be more financially well. Our financial wellness experts provide insight and actionable tips.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast from Summit Credit Union, we talk about popular scams and how fraudsters trick you into sharing information you shouldn't. Learn about these common scams and get tips to protect yourself from fraud with Lisa Ryerson, one of Summit Credit Union's fraud specialists.

In this episode of Money Smart, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we’re talking with Season 11 Project Money participant’s Jeff & Sue about how they saved $36K in 9 months through the guidance of a Summit Financial Coach to reduce their stress and live their dreams.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we're talking with a collections specialist to debunk common myths, understand how the process works and learn why it's so important to work with them. In the end, we want to be a money mentor and provide help.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we talk with a local mom who gave up her day job to follow her dream - even though she quit for a little while, she never gave up. Hear how she brought her business plan to life as a successful small business owner who now supports other entrepreneurs and continues to instill the entrepreneurial spirit in her children.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, learn what to do when your side hustle becomes something more. Our financial experts share insight on how and when to open a business banking account. Plus, find out what other types of help your financial institution can provide when your hobby grows into a business.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we're discussing tips you can use to prepare your teen for financial independence. By creating solid money habits at a young age, you can set your kids up for a successful financial future.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we're talking about resources to help you start a business, manage your business so that you can grow it, and then help grow your leaders. We recently sat down with Julie Wood, the education program manager and Youth Entrepreneur Camp director for UW-Madison Small Business Development Center, who gave insight into a free online class on the first steps to starting your business and other resources that can help you turn your small business dreams into a reality.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we're talking with a financial coach who's helped people like you go from living paycheck to paycheck or feeling stressed about money to living their goals and dreams within a year. Listen to learn how you can find the money to reach your goals.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we're talking about simplifying the home buying process. We recently sat down with Debbie Olson, a mortgage lending officer with more than 20 years of experience, to get answers to the most commonly asked home buying questions and to help you make the right mortgage money moves when you're ready.

In this episode of Money Smarts, a podcast of Summit Credit Union, we're talking about how decluttering your home can actually set you up to achieve your goals and dreams in life. We recently sat down with Nicole Gruter, owner of the small business, Positive Space. For the past ten years, Nicole has been going through every stage of decluttering, downsizing, and letting go. For her, it’s been a powerful journey that led to a career change, a massive amount of debt paid off, and so much more.