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Small Talks for Big Change — 74 episodes

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Yours, Mine or Ours? Managing Money Together

2

Money Mistakes and Moving Forward

3

California's Big Financial Education Move

4

The Retirement Conversation You Keep Avoiding

5

From Credit Confusion to Confidence

6

90 Years Strong, 10,000 Downloads Later

7

Understanding Trusts and Estate Planning Basics

8

Elder Fraud Prevention in a Digital Age

9

Free Checking That Supports Financial Confidence

10

Renting, Buying, and Finding Your Path

11

Diving Into Lending for Young Learners

12

BNPL: Smart Tool or Spending Trap?

13

Your Guide to Confident Car Financing

14

What to Expect When You're Expecting Expenses

15

Financial Help That Meets You Where You Are

16

Savings Hacks You'll Actually Want to Use

17

Building Habits That Last All Year

18

Financial Cheerleader Retires, Inspiration Lives On

19

Budgeting, Beef Prices, and Being Human

20

Spend, Save, Borrow, Plan: Your Financial Wellbeing Blueprint

21

Smart College Choices: Planning for Success

22

Celebrating ICU Day with Scott Simpson

23

Inclusive Banking: Building Trust, Credit, and Community

24

Surviving to Thriving: CityTeam x Patelco

25

Vacation Calories Don't Count, Budgets Do

26

Inside APS: Protecting Vulnerable Seniors

27

Aging Out Loud: Stories, Support, and Safety

28

Fraud Prevention Starts with Education: Aayush's Story

29

No Shame, Just Support Against Scams

30

Budgeting from the Inside Out: The Psychology of Spending

31

The Great Refinance: Turning Debt into Opportunity

32

Behind the Scenes: Patelco Intern Experiences and Insights

33

Youth Money Magic: Turning $100 into $1 Million

34

Student Checking: A Teen's Guide to Financial Independence

35

Planning for Financial Health: Homeowners Insurance

36

Credit Card Benefits that Fit Your Lifestyle

37

Discipline and Savings: The No Spend Month Strategy

38

Family, Life and Finances: Budgeting Tips from a Certified Financial Specialist

39

Budgeting, Saving, and Planning: Your Guide to Financial Wellbeing in 2025

40

Spend, Save, Borrow, Plan: Strategies from Financial Wellbeing Experts

41

Holiday Spending: Setting Healthy Financial Boundaries

42

Holiday Fraud Alert: How to Spot Scams and Protect Yourself

43

Holiday Guide to Keeping Finances Merry and Bright

44

Credit Unions vs. Traditional Banks: What Sets Them Apart?

45

From Teller to Trailblazer: Flora Nafei's CU Journey

46

Turning Car Loan Challenges into Success Stories

47

People Helping People: Patelco's Commitment to Community

48

Maximize Your Membership: A Deep Dive into Patelco Member Benefits

49

Smart Swiping: Building Wealth, Not Debt

50

Beyond 9 to 5: Navigating Retirement with Confidence

51

Pathways to Prosperity: Breaking Barriers to Financial Access

52

Building Wealth: Checking Accounts as Tools for Financial Growth

53

Investing in Tomorrow: Youth Financial Education

54

From Challenges to Comebacks: Overcoming Financial Setbacks

55

From Liquid to Term: Choosing the Right Savings Path

56

Investing in Cyber Wellbeing: Your Guide to Being a Good Digital Citizen

57

Dollars and Sense: A Realistic Guide to Your 2024 Finances

58

Beyond the Allowance: Insights from Real Mom Experiences

59

Sleighing the Holiday Debt Mindset

60

Beyond the Pause: Exploring Student Loan Repayment

61

ScoreUp: Building Credit, One Payment at a Time

62

Banking with a Soul: Erin Mendez on Credit Unions and their Global Impact

63

HSAs Simplified: Benefits, Savings, and Expert Insights

64

Elevate Wellbeing Benefits for Employees with Patelco at Work

65

Unmasking Scams: Defending Your Financial Future

66

The Saver-Splurger Dilemma: Striking a Balance in Your Budget

67

Navigating the Path to Homeownership

68

Personalized Service from Anywhere with Patelco's Virtual Branch

69

The Power of Support: Patelco's CFS Coaching Program

70

Strengthening Account Security with a Trusted Contact

71

Understanding the High Savings Rates Environment

72

From Piggy Banks to Savings Accounts

73

Recognizing and Avoiding Job and Romance Scams

74

Financial Aid Basics