The Core
by Education Credit Union
Latest episode
How to Approach Holiday Spending Mindfully | Season 3 Episode 11
How to Approach Holiday Spending Mindfully | Season 3 Episode 11
About this podcast
Join your host and Financial Health Coordinator Colten Hibbs, as he welcomes both community members and ECU team members to discuss crucial topics like building credit, navigating retirement planning, and honing effective saving strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your economic journey, “The Core” has something for everyone. Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of banking and take control of your financial future, one episode at a time!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- How to Approach Holiday Spending Mindfully | Season 3 Episode 11 · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 11On this episode of The Core, host Colten Hibbs talks with ECU's Vice President of the H&H Market, Reana Curry, about how to approach holiday spending mindfully. Renea shares…
- How Can a Personal Loan Help You Grow? | Season 3 Episode 10 · 12 min · Season 3 Episode 10On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs talks with Janie Williams, ECU's Assistant Branch Manager at the Badger$mart Branch, about personal loans. Janie explains how young…
- Demystifying CDs (and Other Savings Options) | Season 3 Episode 9 · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 9On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Danielle Gonzales, ECU's Director of Deposit operations to clear up common misconceptions about Certificates of Deposit…
- Mobile Banking: Simplify Your Finances | Season 3 Episode 8 · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 8On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs sits down with Salvador Gomez, ECU's Manager of Business Intelligence & Development to talk about how mobile banking can simplify your…
- Traveling on a Budget | Season 3 Episode 7 · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 7On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with ECU's Learning & Development Specialist Roman Fox to discuss tips and strategies for traveling on a budget. Roman provides…
- Purchasing a Recreational Vehicle | Season 3 Episode 6 · 9 min · Season 3 Episode 6On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Adrian Alejandre, ECU's Senior Vice President of Lending, about the ins and outs of purchasing a recreational vehicle…
- What Do I Need to Know About Home Equity Loans? | Season 3 Episode 5 · 10 min · Season 3 Episode 2On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs sits down with Matt Stuart, Mortgage Originator at ECU, to discuss home equity loans. Matt provides expert advice on determining whether…
- Financial Spring Cleaning | Season 3 Episode 4 · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 4On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs sits down with Jessie Joseph, Marketing Supervisor at ECU, to discuss the importance of financial spring cleaning. Jessie shares three…
- The Basics of Debt Consolidation | Season 3 Episode 3 · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 2On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Amy Hamilton, ECU's Vice President of lending, to unpack the basics of debt consolidation. Amy provides great advice on how…
- Couple Finances: Financial Red Flags and Building Wealth | Season 3 Episode 2 · 14 min · Season 3 Episode 2On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Marcus Glass, Chief Operations Officer, to explore common red flags couples should address early on in a relationship…
- ECU’s 90th Anniversary | Season 3 Episode 1 · 7 min · Season 3 Episode 1On this special episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs sits down with Tiffany Sharpensteen, ECU's Director of Marketing, to explore the rich history of Education Credit Union and its…
- Navigating the Costs of College | Season 2 Episode 6 · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 5On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Meghan Williams, Program Coordinator of the Buff $mart Program at West Texas A&M University. The two discuss the best ways…
- Having Fun on a Budget | Season 2 Episode 5 · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 4On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Bryce Wiginton, a teller intern at our Buff $mart branch. The two discuss how to have fun on a budget. Bryce provides…
- Financial Tips for Recent College Graduates | Season 2 Episode 4 · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 4On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Kelly Steelman, Director of Financial Aid at Amarillo College. The two discuss financial tips for recent college graduates…
- Ways to Improve your Credit Score | Season 2 Episode 3 · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 3On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Alissa Coffman, Assistant Branch Manager at our Hillside branch. The two discuss all things credit score. Alissa provides…
- Budgeting for Back-to-School Expenses | Season 2 Episode 2 · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 2On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Katy Baria, a teacher at Palo Duro High School. The two discuss the ins and outs of budgeting for back-to-school expenses…
- The Benefits of a Financial Planner | Season 2 Episode 1 · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 1On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs visits with Cathy Wilson, a certified financial planner at C.S. Wilson & Associates. The two discuss the role of a financial planner…
- Tax-Season Essentials | Season 1 Episode 6 · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 6On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs and his guest, Amy McClenny, ECU's Assistant Branch Manager of the AmTech branch, discuss tax-season essentials. Amy provides…
- What Do I Need to Know About Home Loans? | Season 1 Episode 5 · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 5On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs and his guest, Brittnie Aguirre, ECU's Mortgage Manager, converse about all things home loans. Brittnie supplies helpful information…
- The Best Steps to a Happy Retirement | Season 1 Episode 4 · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 4On this episode of The Core, Colten Hibbs and his guest, Laura Rea, Buff$mart Assistant Branch Manager, talk through the best steps to achieve a happy retirement. Laura…
