Maddy Shellberg is the Education Specialist at PFCU and has been with the credit union since 2016. She attended Grand Valley State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and currently holds the designation of Certified Financial Coach.
Maddy and the entire PFCU team are looking forward to sharing more episodes with our members. More podcasts will be available in the future on new and exciting topics!
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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!
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For this episode, I sit down with the Executive Director and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region, Megyn Forest. Megyn shares the mission of this wonderful organization and the many ways that you can get involved. Hear firsthand the impact that Big Brothers Big Sisters has on their youth and how they truly embody their slogan: it takes little to be big.
For this episode I sat down with Welcome Home Veterans' Founder and President, Kimberly Singer. Kimberly shares the story of what led her to start Welcome Home Veterans, a nonprofit organization in Bancroft, MI that provides housing to veterans. It's amazing to hear the plans they have as they move forward with opening their doors and the passionate team they've built. Keep an eye out for fundraising efforts and learn more on their website: whvusa.org
Hear from employees as they share what they like most about working at PFCU.
In this episode, I sit down with the Executive and Board Administrative Assitant, Liz LeVeque. Liz shares everything there is to know about PFCU's Board of Directors and specfically, the Associate Board Member position. If you're interested in becoming an Associate Board Member, reach out to us on our website!
In this episode, I sat down with PFCU's Marketing Intern, Marlie. Internships are a valuable component in education and career exploration and Marlie gives us an inside look into her experience. She shares what she's learned, what surprised her and why she would recommend this program to someone else.
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.
Fraudsters are at work year-round to find their victims and the holidays provide extra opportunity to try and infiltrate your personal information. Check out these tips to avoid getting scammed this holiday season.
Welcome to the third episode of our fraud series! Artificial Intelligence has made the world of fraud and scams even more daunting. Listen as we cover the basics of AI scams. What you need to look out for, how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you become a victim.
In this episode, I'm going to go over the pros and cons of getting a tax refund.
The holidays are over but chances are, you're still feeling the effects. From gift giving and meal planning to traveling and parties, it can be a stressful time of year. In this episode, I share some tips so you can get your finances back on track and even start prepping for the upcoming holiday season.
2024 is right around the corner which means it's a good time to take a look at your finances. Let's get ready for the new year by talking about money habits that are good for your financial health. These 6 habits will help you avoid financial mistakes, reach your goals and achieve financial stability.
Having bad credit can hold you back from reaching your financial goals while likely costing you more at the same time. If you have poor credit, I'm going to give you some simple steps to help you get your credit to where you want it to be.
Knowing what a credit score is and the factors that make up your score are essential to your financial health but now let's uncover some ways that your score can impact your life. From getting a mortgage to your career, some of these might surprise you!
If you listened to my previous episode, Credit Score 101, you learned what a credit score is and in this episode I'm going to talk about the five factors that make up this one crucial number.
Living with a tight budget can be challenging, especially when your paycheck barely covers the essentials. In this episode, I'm going to share some tips that will help you stretch your paycheck further and make every dollar count.
It's summer which means many of us are planning vacations! Whether you're headed up north, across the country or to the other side of the world, no one wants to be stressed about money before, during or after their getaway. In this episode, I share some simple tips to get your finances ready and prepare early.
For this episode, I'm going back to the basics. Creating a budget. It doesn't have to be daunting! Follow these simple steps to get started.
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.
April 27th, 2023 is National Teach Children to Save Day as part of Financial Literacy Month! Learn how to get started on teaching the importance of saving and some methods on how to make it interactive and fun for your kids. Open a youth savings account at PFCU to get started!
This is the third and final part of our College Advice mini-series. For this episode, I am joined by special guest and 2022 McCrumb Scholarship recipient, Amelia Beswick. Amelia has been busy at Central Michigan University with plans to become a vertrinarian. She shares why applying for scholarships is so important, how to be successful in your freshman year of college and her experience with dorm life. Don't forget, the 2023 McCrumb Scholarship application is open until March 31st.
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