Welcome to MakingCents!

Welcome to first ever episode of MakingCents, a podcast brought to you by Navy Federal Credit Union. Your host, Emily Bigham will be chatting with Navy Federal's experts on how to help you make sense of your money. As members of the military, veterans and their families, financial health can mean anything from transitioning to civilian life, re-thinking your budget during a time of economic uncertainty, discussing how to have “the money talk” with family, and so much more. Emily is here to ask the right questions and make sure you’re getting the information you need to make the most of your money. Subscribe today and tune in each week. Tell us the financial questions you want answered, today. You can reach Emily and the team at makingcents@navyfederal.org. From Emily and the team, welcome to MakingCents—"Making Your Financial Health Our Mission."

Transcript

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EMILY BIGHAM: Hi, and welcome to the podcast, MakingCents, brought to you by Navy Federal Credit Union. I'm your host, Emily Bigham, and each week, I'll be taking your questions to the experts to help you make cents of your money, pun intended. 

On this first season of MakingCents, we're making your financial health our mission. So what does this mean? Well, as members of the military, veterans, and family members of those who serve, financial health can mean anything, from rethinking your budget as you transition from active duty to civilian life, or figuring out the right mortgage for you, or whether it's even the right time to buy a home. It can also be discussing how to have the money talk with your family. I'm a Navy brat from Coronado, California, and growing up, I experienced firsthand how the military lifestyle can make basic finance questions a bit more complicated. 

On the podcast, we'll be giving tips and tricks, like what credit cards to use overseas to avoid extra fees. Is it the right time to buy a home? If so, which mortgage products should you choose? And as a service member, what are your special benefits, such as the VA loan? 

And as your host, it's important to me that I'm asking the right questions on your behalf. So let me know, what topics should we cover? What keeps you up at night? Email me, Emily Bigham, at makingcents@navyfederal.org. That's M-A-K-I-N-G C-E-N-T-S at navyfederal.org. And make sure to subscribe to MakingCents wherever you get your podcasts. 

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ANNOUNCER: Navy Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. This podcast is intended to provide general information and shouldn't be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. It's always a good idea to consult a tax or financial professional for specific information on how certain laws may apply to your individual financial situation. References to and participation with the military community does not constitute organizational endorsement. Navy Federal is an equal housing lender. 

Navy Federal Credit Union, our members are the mission. 

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