Money, I'm Home

All About Community Care

On this special edition, listen to a brief segment from Consumers Credit Union's webinar series, "CARE is a Four-Letter Word" (part 3 of 3) on the importance of Community-care. Visit ConsumerCU.org/Events to watch the whole webinar.

All About Team Care

On this special edition, listen to a brief segment from Consumers Credit Union's webinar series, "CARE is a Four-Letter Word" (part 2 of 3) on the importance of team-care. Visit ConsumerCU.org/Events to watch the whole webinar.

All About Self Care

On this special edition, listen to a brief segment from Consumers Credit Union's webinar series, "CARE is a Four-Letter Word" (part 1 of 3) on the importance of self-care. Visit ConsumerCU.org/Events to watch the whole webinar.

From Entrepreneur to Engaged Community Advocate

Financial advisor, entrepreneur, community advocate and Consumers business partner, Bincy Teodorescu, shares her story about how  her business journey started, and how she has adapted during a global pandemic.

Small Business Leaders Making Big Impacts

Many people's day-to-day jobs have changed dramatically throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Senita Lenear, CEO of Genesis Consulting Group, is here to talk about how one of her company's main roles, event planning, changed overnight.

Ben's Heart-Stopping Story

February is American Heart Month. Meg Welch, Mom and Consumers Credit Union Business Member (Owner Top of The World Granite), joins us this week to tell her son Ben's heart stopping story.

Your Insurance & Medicare Questions Answered

What age should you start thinking about your health insurance, and other benefits after retirement? Eve M. Rogus, Senior Vice President - Employee Benefits and Larri Luthy, Senior Producer - Individual Benefits at Lighthouse Group join us today to answer these questions.

Building a Passionate, Servant Centered Career

Consumers Credit Union's own, Omar Khayyam talks about his journey as a mortgage loan officer. Listen in to hear not only about the difference in Consumers' culture, but also about a chance for you to win up to $25,000!

Business Musts for 2021

Rick Baker, CEO at the Grand Rapids Chamber, fills us in on how the chamber responded and continues to adapt to the changing pandemic, and also gives us a sneak peek at what they have planned for 2021.

Retiring Your Way

Are you living your best financial life? From stocks and bonds to estate planning, Marcia VanderWoude, financial advisor and owner of Savvy Women Enterprises LLC, shares the importance of financial education.

Your Business is Important to Us!

Ann Callaghan, business engagement manager at Consumers Credit Union, speaks with us this week about opening doors to partnerships with businesses across West Michigan. If you're wondering how you can take your business to the next level, listen in as Ann discusses a few of the many services and benefits available to business partners at Consumers.

What we know about Stimulus for Businesses and Payroll Protection

Whether you've already received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, applied for one or are thinking about applying for one, there are many questions, and it can be a bit intimidating. Listen in this week as we chat with two of our Consumers business development managers to talk about what's new with this new wave of PPP funding.

Living a Positive Life with Crohn's Disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic issue that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Consumers Credit Union's own Lindsay Harris joins us this week to discuss her journey battling the illness, both before and during the COVID pandemic.

Santa!? We Know Him!

He is making a list and checking it twice! Santa joins us this week to talk about his special Zoom call with the kids last week, hosted by Consumers Credit Union, and to answer some special questions sent in by kids.

How to Check & Change Your Credit Score

Do you know what your credit score is right now? Returning guest Scott Dobson, Consumers' @Work manager, is here to tell us about an exciting new widget coming to Consumers' Online Banking that will tell you your credit score every time you log in.

Heart Care is Important during Covid

Did you know that giving CPR to someone who needs it is still recommended during COVID? Listen in to this podcast to find out the new recommended CPR safety measures and much more about heart health during the pandemic with Winnie Walsh, director of development at the American Heart Association.

Preparing for Tax Season during a Pandemic

Bede Obasi, Owner of Precision CPA, talks about some of the differences you might see with your taxes this year.

Living A Balanced Life - GetHigherHealth.com

Chiropractor Dr. Andrew White joins us this week to chat about living a balanced life. Overall wellness is as much physical as it is mental!

E.96 Networking During COVID mixdown

Networking during COVID may sound impossible, but Shelley Irwin joins us this week to share how she is still making connections during uncertain times.

How to Budget When Your Paycheck Changes

Budgets. So simple and yet so difficult. This week we’re refreshing our first episode, where you’ll learn about the importance of a budget as a tool to help you stop living paycheck to paycheck.

Breathe EZ - Mask Up and Play

Consumers credit Union zone, Jeffrey Timpe - Mortgage Sales Manager, joins us this week to talk about what started as a way to keep his own child safe on the ice rink, but quickly turned into a nationwide business endeavor that helps keep sports teams safe!

When we all work together we change lives, the United Way!

Listen in as Vice President of Donor Engagement and Strategy Kim Ritz at Heart of West Michigan United Way talks about community outreach around Michigan and beyond!

Staying Fueled and Productive during times of change

This week, Schuil Coffee's CEO/Owner Tim Volkema joins us to share his journey with the company and also talk about how the coffee industry as been impacted in the recent times.

Staying Fueled and Productive during times of change

This week, Schuil Coffee's CEO/Owner Tim Volkema joins us to share his journey with the company and also talk about how the coffee industry as been impacted in the recent times.

Kindness Cards! Give the gift of kindness!

A small act of kindness can go a lot further than one may think. Co-Owner & Operator of Nothing Bundt Cakes (Grand Rapids) Scott Vogel and Consumers’ own Events & Sponsorship Coordinator Adrienne Marks join us this week to discuss an exciting new program to recognize youth for their kind acts.

Innovation and Partnership shines a bright light in dark times

Mastercard® Vice President Paul Tobin and Consumers’ Electronic Payments Manager Katie Warren join us to announce an exciting surprise and talk about the strong partnership between Consumers and Mastercard.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Amy Cook, Consumers Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team Champion, joins us this week to talk about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s event.

Today’s Economy and Your Business

Description - The Economic Club of Grand Rapids launches its fall programming with a speaker lineup that focuses on business success. President Natalia Koviak gives us a sneak peek of what’s coming in this edition of Money, I’m Home.

International Research in our own backyard

Listen in as Van Andel Institute's Chief Development Officer Brett Holleman shares his insight on the incredible research the organization is currently working on. Plus learn more details about Van Andel Institute's virtual public lecture, presented by Consumers, focusing on Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia in this edition of Money, I'm Home!

Making A Difference In Seniors Lives and your Community

Listen in as Susan Terranella explains the many programs and benefits Senior Services offers to Kalamazoo and the surrounding areas.

Internship success amidst virtual life!

Consumers Credit Union Summer Marketing Intern Maddie Paciorek sits down to discuss school a and what it was like to intern during COVID.

Parks! Safe and Fun

Planning for Unexpected Home Expenses

ou’re thinking of buying a house. Our members spoke out this week about the expenses that can be (gulp ) unexpected. David Penley VP of Mortgage chimes in and how to get that house right with the budget you have!

Making Tough Decisions in Caring for Elderly Just Got Easier

If you are caring for an elderly family member, you may have questions on what to do when facing health issues and the ability to have them stay in their home. Our #businesspartner Crossroads Eldercare Planning talks about how and when to make the right choices.

Body Language: Unlocking Hidden Messages

​If you are not careful, your body will betray you. In this humorous and podcast, listeners will explore advanced concepts of body language, building rapport, and controlling anxiety while learning the strategic communication practices necessary to establish immediate credibility in social and professional settings.

Content for Business Success

Thinking of starting a Blog?  Have one and want it to bring your more customers? Learn the tips and tricks to help you tell your story to your customers!  Shondell Varcianna shares great ideas to bring clicks and conversations that resonate!  

Lead From The Heart

Author Mark C. Crowley, writer of “Lead from the Heart”, sits down with Money I’m Home! to discuss how workers and teams can benefit from a positive outlook in leadership.

The Crashers of CUES

Join us as we talk with Stephanie Onwuegbuna and Jordyn Sanderson, Crashers at the CUES Future Summit held in early 2020. The Crasher program gives younger professionals an opportunity to meet, greet and learn from leaders in the credit union movement. Money, I'm Home!

Changes to the Michigan No-Fault Insurance Law

Anne Kuiper, Personal Lines Manager for our partner Nulty Insurance, joins us to discuss the changes coming to No-Fault Insurance in Michigan on July 2, 2020. Listen today and discover how to make the best choices for your future auto insurance policy. Money, I'm Home!

Happy Father's Day!

Our Father’s Day podcast features two dads! Jeff Chappell is a business development manager for Consumers Credit Union and a brand new father of twins!  Rob Johnson is a credit union member who has raised 6 kids with his wife, and now they all out on their own!  Listen in as Jeff and Rob share their memories, experiences and best advice they’ve received about fatherhood!  Happy Father’s Day! 

Safety First as Offices Reopen!

Jeff Visser, chief retail officer of Consumers Credit Union, joins us to discuss the reopening of our offices as life begins returns with a "new normal." Listen today for all the details!

Building a Credit Union for the Future

Ancin Cooley, Principal of Synergy Credit Union Consulting, joined us at the CUES conference in Detroit to discuss the building a credit union for the future. Culture, philosophy and working through vulnerability are a few of the topics discussed on the way to understanding where we're all going together. Listen today! Money, I'm Home!

Living Your Healthiest, Wealthiest Life!

Jamie Foehl, senior behavioral researcher at the Center for Advanced Hindsight, believes that nobody wakes up in the morning and says "I want to be sick and poor."  Intentions and actions mix together in mysterious ways. In today's podcast, Jamie will help you understand your brain's needs and wants while starting you along the path to living your healthiest, wealthiest life!

Post-Pandemic Experience Webinars with ConsumersCU

Dan McGraw, CEO of DPT Solutions, joins us to talk about Consumers' new experience webinars for work, community and technology.  This new webinar series will focus on the steps you can take today that won’t break the bank or take months to plan.  

A Simple Back to Work Plan

Kristen Davidson, vice president of organizational development at Consumers Credit Union, shares why simple is best and employee engagement is critical when creating a back to work plan.

Restaurants, Leadership & Stay Home, Stay Safe

We’ve all been craving our favorite places, restaurants where we gather with friends. You may even have your own Mother’s Day tradition.  Today we talk with Ken Miller, CEO of the Millennium Restaurant Group, about how "Stay Safe, Stay Home" has impacted some of your local restaurants and how social distancing may change the way you dine in the future.   Listen today!

Be Nice!

May kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month. Christy Buck, founder of BeNice.org, joins us to talk about how we can all be nice at home and at work. It's more important now than ever! Listen today!

Making a Difference During Times of Change

Lynne Jarman-Johnson and Shawn Premer of Consumers Credit Union discuss how focusing on data and facts, connections and daily check-ins makes a difference in times of great change.

Diverse Communities and Covid-19

A new coalition in West Michigan is focusing on urban and diverse businesses and neighborhoods to strengthen community partnerships.   Learn how you can join Urban League of West Michigan and West Michigan Covid-19 Business Coalition in helping those who need help the most. 

Mission Moments

Hear how one micro-lender in Michigan starts remote meetings off with mission moments to keep their business focused and successful.  Today's episode of Money I’m Home features Carolyn Cassin, president and CEO of Michigan Women Forward.