On this two-part episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Savannah Brown and Alex Becerra welcome Susan Stewart, business owner at Strapping Store and Licked Ice Cream in Sacramento, as well as Shannon Robb, VP of Strategic Partnerships at ChooseFolsom. Together they discuss the importance of supporting local businesses, the impact on our region’s economy, and how small businesses contribute to the enrichment of our community. They also share unique ideas for gift-giving and sharing fun experiences with loved ones during the holiday season. Finally, they shout out a few of their own favorite businesses in and around the Greater Sacramento region… Because shopping local on small business Saturday and all throughout the year just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Choose Folsom

Big Apple Bagels

MTT Collective

Snook's Chocolate Factory

Handley's Western Wear

Back Bistro

Palladio 16

Zen Day Spa

Cantina Pedregal

To contact Shannon Robb at ChooseFolsom, email: shannonr@choosefolsom.com

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To read the latest edition of SAFE's Beyond Everyday Banking blog visit: https://blog.safecu.org/

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/

To contact the podcast team, email Podcast@safecu.org

On this two-part episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Savannah Brown and Alex Becerra welcome Susan Stewart, business owner at Strapping Store and Licked Ice Cream in Sacramento, as well as Shannon Robb, VP of Strategic Partnerships at ChooseFolsom. Together they discuss the importance of supporting local businesses, the impact on our region’s economy, and how small businesses contribute to the enrichment of our community. They also share unique ideas for gift-giving and sharing fun experiences with loved ones during the holiday season. Finally, they shout out a few of their own favorite businesses in and around the Greater Sacramento region… Because shopping local on small business Saturday and all throughout the year just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

Strapping

Licked

The Kitchen Table

Marie's Donuts

Pancake Circus

Evangeline's Costume Mansion

Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To read the latest edition of SAFE's Beyond Everyday Banking blog visit: https://blog.safecu.org/

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/

To contact the podcast team, email Podcast@safecu.org

On this episode of the podcast, Savannah Brown and Miriam Dougherty tackle the topic of Financial Avoidance! This common money behavior often holds people back from taking control of their finances and achieving their financial goals. During the discussion, Savannah and Miriam highlight specific traits that can be used to identify Financial Avoidance, such as not checking bank statements, ignoring bills, allowing unopened mail to pile up, and not creating a plan to address financial challenges. They also share helpful tips and tricks for overcoming fear, managing stress, dealing with emotions, and breaking negative habits by developing positive routines. Tune in today and get inspired to own your financial wellness goals… Because understanding and increasing awareness of your past, present, and future financial behaviors just makes Perfect Cents!

To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below.

To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events

To read the latest edition of SAFE's Beyond Everyday Banking blog visit: https://blog.safecu.org/

To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/

To contact the podcast team, email Podcast@safecu.org