Have you ever dreamed of buying land and building a home? That dream is absolutely obtainable and our guest Tiffany shares how she has been navigating this journey!  From purchasing a piece of land, paying for expenses the come with land ownership, and taking the next steps to build a house, listen in as she explains some of the up and downs. Then we talk about how to handle the financial side of this endeavor and what's next for her and her family!   Have questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe today and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!

On this episode, we're discussing the importance of making a difference and getting involved in our communities. Join us as Amber shares her heart for the credit union culture of community involvement! From pursuing leadership positions in organizations to simply helping a neighbor, we talk about ways to get involved! Then hear stories about how it not only benefits the people who receive the help, but also, how it positively affects those giving their time and resources!    Have questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe today and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!

If you've ever worried about what would happen if you or your partner lost your job OR you have always wanted to have one parent stay home to raise the kids, then this episode is for you! Join us a Ben discusses the steps he and his wife took to become a single income family and the roadblocks that they had to overcome. From budgeting, creating safety nets, and having hard conversations, we talk about it all on this episode.    Have questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe today and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!  

Since buying her condo, Lisa had been dreaming and saving in order to create a perfect home. Between the pink carpet and outdated features, her condo was in need of some upgrades. When mortgage rates dropped, she decided it was time to get to it! Listen to this episode as we talk about how Lisa handled getting finances in line, finding people to assist her, and all the many choices she had to make!    Have questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe today and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!

Kellie had to adjust as life took an unexpected turn. After her divorce, she had to navigate budgeting, payments, and saving on her own. Listen in to this episode as she shares her journey and gives us some great tips for those that might also be single parents, as well as for those of us who know single parents and how we can support them! Also, visit our partners at Greenpath! They can help anyone with financial advice and guidance! And it's free for Pioneer members! https://www.greenpath.com/   Have questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe today and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!  

Have you ever felt like you had to choose between your career and your passion? Well, what if you could chase what lights up your soul without sacrificing the career you worked so hard for? Lyndsey joins us for this weeks episode and shares about how she navigates having a purposeful side hustle while still giving 100% effort at her 9 to 5 job! Listen in as she shares practical tips, lessons learned, and highlights some products that have helped turned her passion into an avenue for income.  Also, hear some lessons that she has learned along her 2 year journey.    Have questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at [email protected] Subscribe today and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!  

Candace and her husband have been navigating the ups and downs of medical emergencies, treatments, appointments, and medication for many years now. From multiple doctors, necessary treatments costing tens of thousands of dollars, and the new journey of being on a transplant list, hear Candace share their story and give insights about everything she has learned. Whether you have experiences that you can relate to or have never had to figure out the effects of medical expenses on your life, you're guaranteed to learn something new during this episode!   Prefer to view this podcast as a video with subtitles? https://youtu.be/me31gJKAp00   Have questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at [email protected]   Subscribe today and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!  

Delaney was living the good life in college. Minimal bills, money to spend, and freedom. Then after graduation, she was faced with the harsh realities of financial responsibility. Listen as she shares about her journey learning about bills, saving, loans, and credit. This is a great episode for college students and their parents to begin the conversation about financial literacy and preparedness. Please let us know how we can partner with you to transition into the "real world" with success! www.PioneerFCU.org   Prefer to view this podcast as a video with subtitles? https://youtu.be/8LCN9PTY9NU Have questions or comments about the podcast? [email protected]   Subscribe and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!

Joins us as we speak to Michelle about her and her husbands journey with fertility, IVF, and finances. She shares about her journey so far, where her and her husband are at now with their desire to build a family, and what the future might hold. Michelle shares 3 key takeaways with our listeners to help encourage and inform those that might be on a similar journey. Statistics say, 1 in 8 couples are affected by infertility, if you are "1" we want to make sure you know that you are seen and if Pioneer can partner with you to make the financial piece of the puzzle an easier fit, please reach out to us! We would be happy to help. www.PioneerFCU.org   Prefer to view this podcast as a video with subtitles? https://youtu.be/xtlDOB0Rlqc Have questions or comments about the podcast? [email protected]  

Martin was saving up by living with his parents before jumping into the deep end of the 2020 housing market but then he was met with the harsh reality of cash buyers, high prices, and low inventory. Choices had to be made and now he is navigating a new path that includes renting, saving, and budgeting, and all of this with his girlfriend. Listen in to learn about the lessons he learned, tools he uses, and what’s next!   Prefer to view this podcast as a video with subtitles? https://youtu.be/Ac_y1hq8kiM Have questions or comments about the podcast? [email protected]   Subscribe and visit us at www.PioneerFCU.org!