MoneyCast

Welcome to Lake Trust's MoneyCast. Hosted by Danielle Finney and Eric Ozanich, these podcasts provide you financial resources and knowledge so you're better able to manage your money and enrich your financial future. Danielle and Eric's lively and informative discussions will educate and entertain you. Check back frequently for our next episodes. 

Credit Scores

Before issuing credit, a lender will determine the risk of extending credit to you. They use a figure based on your credit history known as the Credit Score. Listen and learn what a credit score is, how they are calculated, and what you can do to improve your own score.

Sensible Steps for Rebuilding Credit

Learn tips for rebuilding your credit. There is no easy way out, but there are sensible steps you can take yourself. Learn about these steps and learn more about GreenPath, our preferred partner for credit counseling.

Retirement Planning Tips

Members Financial Services Russ Steiner shares tips on retirement planning. Russ shares the importance of creating a written game plan covering taxes, inflation, investment portfolio management, and avoiding outliving your income.

Gas, Maintenance and Precautionary Tips for Your Vehicle

We depend on our vehicles to travel to and from work, run errands, visit family and friends, and take vacations. Here are some steps you can take to keep your automobile running more efficient and longer. If you do need a new vehicle, we have some great resources and products to help. 

Checking Accounts

Learn tips on managing your checking account, writing checks, accessing your funds and balancing your check register.

Meet Your Advisor

Brett Burzynski of the Pierce and Townsend Financial Network shares his advice and tips to successfully manage your investment portfolio. Learn more at www.piercetownsend.com° or by calling 248.269.0300.

How to Prepare, Pay and Stay in College Series

Filling Out the FAFSA

Learn valuable information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Expert Melissa Hunt shares tips to help you find "Free Money" to pay for your education.

Award Letters 101

Financial Aid Specialist Melissa Hunt provides everything you know about the college award letter process. Learn what these letters are, how to compare them, and the next steps after receiving one. Additionally, check out Melissa Hunt’s Student Choice Award Letter Webinar at http://www.studentchoice.org/AwardLetters.html

Paying for College - the Free Cheap Gap Model

Featuring Melissa Hunt, Vice President, Credit Union Student Choice

Answers to Your Top 10 College Financial Aid Questions

Featuring Melissa Hunt, Vice President, Credit Union Student Choice

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