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Current Balance Quick Tip - something you can do right now to save money, save time, or just improve your day. Use this simple tip to save on interest and knock a couple years off your home loan. Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this quick tip or a topic suggestion for a future quick tip or full episode, CLICK HERE or visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.  

Someone's typo could cost you money, a loan, or even a new job. Find out the most common mistakes people find on their credit reports and what to do if it happens to you. Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:AnnualCreditReport.com

In this quick episode we’ve outlined some of the most significant measures included in the American Rescue Plan. Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

In this episode, we go over 5 ways to find extra money by trimming your fixed expenses. Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.  

A dream vacation to Australia is gonna cost a lot. So if you want to hang with kangaroos, you need to save some BUCKaroos. (Wow, that's just awful. I'm sorry you had to read that.) This one's all about simple steps to start saving money.   Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

Does buying a house during the coronavirus pandemic sound like a crazy idea? It’s actually not, provided you plan carefully. Listen to Episode 30 to learn more. Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

We look at everything through a "money lessons" lens. So here are some tips we came up with after watching the Chicago Bulls documentary, "The Last Dance." Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union. If you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

With stimulus checks heading out or already delivered, you might be wondering how best to use the money. We’ve got plenty of tips to help guide you away from buying that new TV. Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

Current Balance is now brought to you by the fine folks at Pillar Credit Union. Yep, Marion Community Credit Union is now Pillar Credit Union. Same people. Same heart. New name.

If you're one of the millions of Americans on furlough, you may be panicking about incoming bills and wondering where you’ll find the money to pay for them all. Let’s take a look at what financial experts are advising now so you can make a responsible, informed decision about your finances going forward. Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

It’s no surprise that men and women tend to manage money differently. Diving into the research and uncovering our varying approaches could help you understand people a little better. This episode’s filled with data and all the surveys, reports, and studies are linked below.    Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Wharton School of Business Study  Consumer Expenditure Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics PaymentSense Research,  CouponFollow's 2017 Millennial Shopping Report The Motley Fool Survey  Mylo Financial Technologies Report  BlackRock & CNBC Survey  Vanguard Study BlackRock Survey

It might be too early to play Christmas music, but it's never too early to think about saving for the big expenses that come with the holiday season. The answer could be a simple savings tool with an odd name - Christmas Club.   Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

It’s time to break up … with your phone! It eats up way too much of your time. Lucky for you, we’ve got a host of tips to make it all much easier.   Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Checky Moment

Don't let the winter blues keep you down. There are inexpensive (or FREE) ways to reduce your stress. We go over a few of those in this episode.   Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, CLICK HERE or visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

It's a new year and that means you're probably making resolutions. So how do you make it more likely that you'll achieve your new goal? Listen to this episode of Current Balance for some tips. Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, CLICK HERE or visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

This episode of The Current Balance Podcast is an intro to certificates (or CD's) - pros and cons, how to tell if they're right for you, and just some general knowledge about the product.   Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, CLICK HERE or visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

Current Balance Quick Tip - something you can do right now to save money, save time, or just improve your day. And it’s all from your friends at Marion Community Credit Union. Today's Quick Tip - Holiday Shopping at the Mall   Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this quick tip or a topic suggestion for a future quick tip or full episode, CLICK HERE or visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

Current Balance Quick Tip - something you can do right now to save money, save time, or just improve your day. And it’s all from your friends at Marion Community Credit Union. Today's Quick Tip - Convenience Foods.   Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this quick tip or a topic suggestion for a future quick tip or full episode, CLICK HERE or visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

In this episode of The Current Balance Podcast, I do my part to spread some truth and destroy a few money myths we've seen spreading around. Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, CLICK HERE or visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

Current Balance Quick Tip - something you can do right now to save money, save time, or just improve your day. And it’s all from your friends at Marion Community Credit Union. Today's Quick Tip - Winterize Your Home   Current Balance is a free resource from Marion Community Credit Union.   If you have a question about anything in this quick tip or a topic suggestion for a future quick tip or full episode, CLICK HERE or visit CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.