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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For this episode I sat down with the members of the all-female team of Jernigan Racing. Bobbi Jo and her two daughters, Kenedi and Riley, have taken the racing world by storm since starting in 2020. We get a look into their story, their successes as well as their challenges and what keeps them motivated. Follow them on social media and check out their website at jerniganracing.com.
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For this episode, I sit down with Executive Director of Shared Pregnancy Women's Center, Trisha Peuse. Trisha shares about the many facets of Shared Pregnancy from education and donations to community support and play groups. Take a listen to learn more!
I had the opportunity to visit Independence Village, a senior living facility in Grand Ledge and chat with Executive Director and Administrator, Holly Ridenour. Holly gives an inside look into Independence Village including their many living options, services they offer and amentities as well as valuable advice on making this transition for your loved one.
For this episode, I sat down with Ellen Wolcott, PFCU’s Cannabis Business Relationship Analyst. Ellen is going to share all there is to know about PFCU’s cannabis program. If you are a cannabis business or employee, please reach out to the experts on PFCU’s team.
This is the final episode in our mini-series getting to know PFCU's SVP team. I sat down with Robyn Heron, the Senior Vice President of Marketing. If you want to get to know Robyn a little better, take a listen!
Welcome to the next episode in our mini-series where we get to know PFCU's SVP team. In this episode, I sit down with special guest, Sim Virk, the Senior Vice President of Compliance and Audit at PFCU. Take a listen to learn a little more about him.
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.
Welcome to the second episode of our fraud series! Explore the world of fraud and scams, with expert insights to protect yourself and your loved ones. In this episode, we are joined by Caroline from our fraud department. Listen as Caroline shares her tips and tricks on how to avoid being a victim of fraud and what to do if you suspect you are a victim.
In this episode, we get an inside look into scams and fraud from a police perspective. Special guest, Brandon Shellberg, a Police Officer for Dewitt Township, shares what scams he sees most often as well as red flags to watch for and what you can do if you suspect you're a victim of a scam or fraud.
There is a lot to know about social security so in this episode I talk to Certified Financial Planner, Nick VanGeest, to help break it down. Nick gives expert insight on the social security system as well as what you can do to be informed about your unique circumstances.
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.
Your credit score is a crucial piece of your financial health. In this episode, I'm going to break down what a credit score is and give you a few different ways you can get yours.
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.
The holidays are right around the corner! Whether this brings you joy, stress or both, it's important to be prepared this season so you can keep your finances in check and stress at a minimum. No one is immune to these common holiday shopping pitfalls, myself included, listen to this episode to learn what they are and what you can do to avoid them.
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.
This is part 2 of our College Advice series. In this episode, I'm joined by Colin Pearson, another 2022 McCrumb Scholarship recipient. Colin shares tips and advice from his time at MSU, everything from studying and community service to socializing and applying for scholarships. The 2023 McCrumb Scholarship is now open on our website, the deadline to apply is March 31st.
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