Episodes

  • Quick Tip 12 - One Easy Way to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

    Quick Tip 12 - One Easy Way to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
    Jun 16 2021
    Current Balance Quick Tip - something you can do right now to save money, save time, or just improve your day.

    Use this simple tip to save on interest and knock a couple years off your home loan.

    Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union.

    If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit www.CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.
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    3 mins
  • Episode 34 - Common Credit Report Mistakes That Could Cost You

    Episode 34 - Common Credit Report Mistakes That Could Cost You
    May 11 2021
    Someone's typo could cost you money, a loan, or even a new job. Find out the most common mistakes people find on their credit reports and what to do if it happens to you.

    Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union. If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit www.CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.AnnualCreditReport.com
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    9 mins
  • Episode 33 - All You Need to Know About the New Stimulus Bill

    Episode 33 - All You Need to Know About the New Stimulus Bill
    Mar 31 2021
    In this quick episode, we’ve outlined some of the most significant measures
    included in the American Rescue Plan.

    Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union.

    If you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit www.CurrentBalance.co
    and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.
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    9 mins
  • Episode 32 - The Gecko May Be Right

    Episode 32 - The Gecko May Be Right
    Feb 18 2021
    In this episode, we go over 5 ways to find extra money by trimming your fixed expenses.

    Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union.

    If you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit www.CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.
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    9 mins
  • Episode 31 - Hangin' Out with Kangaroos

    Episode 31 - Hangin' Out with Kangaroos
    Feb 3 2021
    A dream vacation to Australia is gonna cost a lot. So if you want to hang with kangaroos, you need to save some BUCKaroos. (Wow, that's just awful. I'm sorry you had to read that.) This one's all about simple steps to start saving money.

    Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union.

    If you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit www.CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.
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    10 mins
  • Episode 30 - Should I Buy a House During a Pandemic

    Episode 30 - Should I Buy a House During a Pandemic
    Jul 6 2020
    Does buying a house during the coronavirus pandemic sound like a crazy idea? It’s actually not, provided you plan carefully. Listen to Episode 30 to learn more.

    Current Balance​ is a free resource from ​Pillar Credit Union​.

    If you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit ​www.CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.
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    10 mins
  • Episode 29 - Money Lessons You Can Learn From Basketball

    Episode 29 - Money Lessons You Can Learn From Basketball
    Jun 12 2020
    We look at everything through a "money lessons" lens. So here are some tips we came up with after watching the Chicago Bulls documentary, "The Last Dance."

    Current Balance​ is a free resource from ​Pillar Credit Union​.

    If you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, visit ​www.CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in the menu.
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    11 mins
  • Episode 28 - How Should I Spend My Stimulus Check

    Episode 28 - How Should I Spend My Stimulus Check
    May 17 2020
    With stimulus checks heading out or already delivered, you might be wondering how
    best to use the money. We’ve got plenty of tips to help guide you away from buying that
    new TV.

    Current Balance is a free resource from Pillar Credit Union .

    If you have a question about anything in this episode or a topic suggestion
    for a future episode, visit www.CurrentBalance.co and click ASK A QUESTION in
    the menu.
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    10 mins