MakingCents with Navy Federal

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Managing Your Budget During a Changing Economy Dec 20, 2022

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In this episode, Navy Federal’s Assistant Vice President Corporate Economist, Robert Frick and Manager of Personal Finance Management, Thomas Racca join the podcast to share their thoughts on the current state of the economy and offer tangible tips to help you budget during rough economic conditions.

How to Manage Your Finances Through Inflation and Market Volatility Sep 02, 2022

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In today’s economy, inflation and market volatility can change your financial plan. Rates are rising and prices are going up. For most of us, it’s a great reminder to adjust our investments and strategies. In this episode, we’re joined by Navy Federal Financial Group’s Kevin Driscoll, Vice President of Investment Services and Certified Financial Planner, and Katie Hill, Financial Advisor and Chartered Financial Consultant. Tune in as they advise what you can do to manage your finances during these times.

Navy Federal Talks Military Appreciation with Special Guest James Johnson, CEO of Operation Gratitude May 04, 2022

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In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Operation Gratitude President and CEO, James Johnson, joins the MakingCents podcast and new host, Brandi G., to share his own military experience and discuss the non-profit’s work and partnership with Navy Federal. Tune in to learn more.

Best Careers for Military Spouses Dec 17, 2021

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We partnered with Hire Heroes USA to survey 2,000+ military spouses on what matters most in a career for them. The results? A list of the top 10 industries and career paths that offer flexibility and mobility. In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Vean, Assistant Manager of Commercial Business Lending, to discuss his personal experience as a military spouse in search of a fulfilling career, hiring tips that served him well and his takeaways from this project. Tune in to take a closer look at the military spouse experience and Navy Federal’s resources for military spouses. Visit navyfederal.org/militaryspouse for more information.

What You Need to Know About Student Loans Sep 02, 2021

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No matter when you’re navigating the student loan journey, we want to make sure it’s as simple to understand as possible. In this episode, we’re joined by Brittany Mills, Assistant Manager of Education Lending at Navy Federal. Listen as we dive into all things student loans—from choosing between loan options, to meeting loan requirements and to creating healthy financial habits as a student. Tune in to get a closer look at what the changes this past year has meant for student loans and what to expect going forward.

How to Place a Winning Offer on a Home in 2021 Aug 02, 2021

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Buying a home for the first time can seem like a daunting task, especially in today's market. In this episode, real estate agent and military family member Josh Chapman joins us to discuss his history of working with servicemembers during their home-buying journeys. Emily and Josh will cover home-buying tips, VA loans, today's market and common mistakes to avoid when searching for your dream home.

Navy Federal and Operation Homefront Celebrate Military Appreciation Jun 29, 2021

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In this episode, we're joined by Operation Homefront for a wrap-up of our Military Appreciation Month celebrations. Hear from Robert Thomas, Operation Homefront's COO, as he shares about the organization and their mission. The conversation also touches on military lifestyle and personal finance, and the key moments in servicemembers' careers. Tune in to hear more and visit operationhomefront.org.

Military Saves: The Month, the Pledge and Super Savers Apr 22, 2021

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In this episode, we’re joined by Angela Caban, Director of Military Saves at the Consumer Federation of America, and a military spouse herself. She shares info about Military Saves Month, including what the month means, how to take the pledge and how the organization partners with Navy Federal. Expect conversation around the work Military Saves does to help servicemembers and vets commit to better savings habits, savings misconceptions in the military and more.

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Civilian Job Searching for Veterans in 2021 Dec 16, 2020

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In this episode, career expert Jon Barton, a Marine Corps Sergeant and combat veteran, talks about tips for transitioning to a civilian career. After he retired from service in 2010 to focus on his own business ideas, Jon vowed that any businesses he created would be dedicated to helping vets find jobs--guiding and mentoring risk-seekers like himself who were driven to become entrepreneurs. Jon offers tangible guidance to help servicemembers and veterans navigate career shifts in 2021 and tips for how to translate your military service into civilian terms on a resume.

What servicemembers need to know about transitioning to civilian life Dec 02, 2020

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Following Veterans Day, Navy Federal Regional Outreach Manager and retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, Clay Stackhouse discusses important considerations during the transition to civilian life, including discussing Navy Federal's "Best Cities After Service" list. Clay Stackhouse is a regional outreach manager with Navy Federal and a retired Marine Colonel who spent 25 years as a Marine Aviator, traveling to 34 countries and completed 5 combat/contingency deployments. For more information on NFCU's "Best Cities After Service" visit https://www.navyfederal.org/bestcities today.

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