Bank on Learning More
Our mission at LLCU is to provide education and services for financial success. We have an apple in our logo because we’re founded on education. This podcast was created to bring listeners information and resources on money-related topics that we each face on a daily basis and/or throughout the various stages of life. Join hosts, Cayla Hittmeier & Katie Armstrong, as they bring you financial facts & tips.
Listen on:
Episodes
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Psychologists have determined that the way you view money matters can stem from a personality trait. Join us as we share their findings and philosophies. Perhaps you will learn more about your own money personality type!
Take the quiz we discussed in this episode! https://empower.me/quiz/
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
It seems like there are so many fundraisers popping up each day on social media. From gofundme links, to facebook fundraisers and more. Your heart wants to help and that’s great! But let’s chat about when you should be cautious before clicking “Donate”.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Everything is expensive right now! From gas, groceries, dining, travel, retail – all of it is under the shadow of inflated pricing. Join us as we discuss ways to work around it, to deal with it, and to minimize the damage of it.
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
On our final episode of the season we decided to have some fun and some laughs! Listen in as we, Cayla and Katie, list off some of the craziest money facts we could find.
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Featuring guest Tim French, Land of Lincoln Credit Union's Solution Center Manager and Certified Financial Counselor. We'll discuss all the money topics you need to think about by the time you hit your 30th birthday!
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
This week we speak with Courtney McSherry of Starting Point with the Macon County Health Department. We'll discuss the options you have for you loved ones as they begin to need more assistance, how that can impact your finances, and the resources available to you to make every part of the process easier to handle.
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Join us as we speak with Ben Austin, LLCU's Chief Information Officer, about potential scam threats, how to spot and avoid them, and what to do if you fall victim to a scam or fraud.
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Starting a business is no simple feat. It takes a lot of preparation and research to get started BUT there are those like LLCU's Chief Lending Officer, Howard Martin, who can help you along the way. This week we spoke with Howard on the initial things you need to know about starting your business, especially the lending side of things.
If you're looking for information on kickstarting your business, we suggest the links below: Write Your Business Plan - SBA Small Business Development Centers Business Plans & Startup Assistance - SCORE Free Legal Templates - Docracy *Consulting a lawyer is still highly recommended
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Featuring guest Adam Longcor of LLCU Technology, to discuss the numerous financial apps available (Zelle, Venmo, Pay Pal, etc.). We’ll discuss the pros & cons of using them and how to remain safe and secure when doing so.
Take an in depth look at Payment Apps:
https://www.llcu.org/Blog/Posts/89/Education/2022/4/Payment-Apps-What-are-they-and-I-should-I-know-about-them/blog-post/
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Featuring guests Jeff Drake, LLCU Mortgage Loan Manager, and Nicole Pinkston, Realtor with Vieweg Real Estate, to discuss tips and tricks for preparing to buy and/or sell a home or property.
If you'd like to reach out to Jeff or Nicole you can contact them via phone or email:
Jeff Drake - 217-254-2507 or jdrake@llcu.org Nicole Pinktson - 217- 413-1426 or npinkston@viewegrealestate.com
Here is the link to the video mentioned at the end of this episode:How to Make Your Mortgage Process Move Faster
Land of Lincoln Credit Union
Land of Lincoln Credit Union is a State Chartered financial institution founded in 1947. LLCU originally served the employees of the Decatur Signal Depot, which was a Federal Communications Facility. The Signal Depot closed in 1961. In 1987, the Board applied for, and received, a membership charter to serve Macon County residents, becoming a 'Community Credit Union'. Other credit unions merged with LLCU over the years and our "community charter" expanded to serve anyone who lives or works in many different counties in Central Illinois.
Our mission is to provide education and services for financial success. We are dedicated to improving the financial literacy of our communities through education and dissemination of information.