About this podcast
Join the SAFE Community Relations team on a journey towards financial wellness and meaningful community involvement. The Perfect Cents Podcast, presented by SAFE Credit Union is a program designed to empower each listener to take control of their financial situation and become a greater force for good in their community. Episodes will feature recurring segments along with occasional guests from around the Greater Sacramento region. Guests will include SAFE Credit Union colleagues, industry experts, business leaders and non-profit champions.
SAFE is a not-for-profit, cooperative state-chartered credit union based in Folsom, CA. Our mission is to help members improve their financial well-being, to provide excellent service and to ensure a financially sound credit union.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 100 episodes
- Teaching Financial Literacy Early with Brandi Cummings · 33 min · Episode 100When should you open a bank account for your kids? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with KCRA Morning Anchor and NABJ Sacramento…
- Cybersecurity Awareness: Essential Online Protection Tips · 37 min · Episode 99In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, host Alex Becerra sits down with SAFE Credit Union Chief Technology Officer, Mike McCarthy, to discuss practical ways you can…
- Smart Business Banking Tips for Entrepreneurs & Startups · 28 min · Episode 98Are you wondering how to set up your business banking, separate your personal and business finances, or find the right loans to grow your company? We welcomed SAFE Assistant…
- SAFE & BECU Combination Partners: A Conversation with BECU President and CEO, Beverly Anderson · 43 min · Episode 97Join host Alex Becerra as he sits down with BECU President and CEO, Beverly Anderson, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community impact, and the future of…
- JMBA Goes Beyond Boxing: Invest in People, Change the Game · 41 min · Episode 96Join us on this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast as we sit down with Jose Morales, a prominent Sacramento region boxing coach and the visionary owner of the Jose Morales…
- $250k Community Donation Announcement: How Your Vote Shapes Local Impact · 24 min · Episode 95Big news! When SAFE members vote on the proposed combination with BECU, voting members also have a unique opportunity to help direct a $250,000 contribution to four incredible…
- Celebrating Community at Sutter Health Park with the A's! · 15 minJoin Alex Becerra at Sutter Health Park for Friends & Family Night with the A's, presented by the Perfect Cents Podcast. Alex catches up with SAFE CEO Faye Nabhani and COO…
- From Street Smarts to Running Sacramento's Popular "Our Street Night Market" · 41 min · Episode 94On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with Shawn Kahan, co-owner of Yellow Brick Group and co-founder of the 'Our Street Night Market'. Shawn…
- SAFE & BECU Combination: Digital First. Human Always. · 31 min · Episode 93How is the upcoming combination of SAFE and BECU going to change the future of banking in Northern California and Washington? On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex…
- How Co-Ops Strengthen Communities · 27 min · Episode 92What actually happens to your money when you shop local? On this episode of The Perfect Cents Podcast, we sit down with Brian Munn, CEO of the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, to…
- SAFE Credit Union & BECU Combination Explained: What Members Need to Know · 36 min · Episode 91Why is SAFE Credit Union combining with BECU? On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, SAFE President and CEO Faye Nabhani sits down to explain the strategic vision behind…
- What is the NCUA? Credit Union Insurance Explained · 18 min · Episode 90Ever wonder what happens to your savings if the economy hits a rough patch? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex sits down with SAFE's Corporate Compliance…
- Should a 6 Year Old Have A Debit Card? · 24 min · Episode 89Is it time to ditch the traditional piggy bank? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with parent and banking expert Marcie Johnson to explore…
- Navigating Financial Stress: What To Do When You Can't Pay Your Loan · 20 min · Episode 88Are you facing job loss, the rising financial stress, or unexpected bills? You don't have to handle it alone. On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra…
- Sacramento Housing Market Update: Trends & Analysis with Ryan Lundquist · 23 min · Episode 87Is the Sacramento housing market finally cooling down, or are we entering a significant period of transition? On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits…
- Fintech vs. Credit Unions: Why You're More Than Just a Data Point · 24 min · Episode 86Are you torn between the convenience of a fintech app and the personalized service of a credit union? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra is joined by…
- Mortgage Secrets Revealed: Everything First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know · 37 min · Episode 85Are you ready to stop paying your landlord's mortgage and start building your own equity? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with SAFE…
- How to Make Credit Work for You (Not Against You) · 18 min · Episode 84On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with Lawrence Lomeli, AVP of Consumer Lending at SAFE Credit Union, to break down the complex world of…
- Smart Spending (How to Build Healthy Financial Habits) · 21 min · Episode 83Are you looking to improve your financial health but don't know where to start? In this episode, join host Alex and special guest Marcie Johnson (Debit and Credit Program Manager…
- Stop Impulse Spending (Building a Roadmap to Financial Freedom) · 20 min · Episode 82On this episode of The Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra is joined by Emilio Barrera, a Community Development Specialist at SAFE Credit Union. Together, they dive into the…
