Get Lit With FirstLight
Get Lit With FirstLight
FirstLight Federal Credit Union
Get Lit With FirstLight is a local, bilingual podcast about money matters and financial literacy in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. The show explores everyday financial themes to help our border community.
Episode 5:  Our CEO Says Pay Yourself First
If you could speak one on one with the CEO of a financial institution, what would you ask? Would you ask how to make your money, earn money? How about where and when to invest. What about dealing with inflation and making your dollar stretch. We’ll that’s what we’re going to find out on today’s episode appropriately called ,”Our CEO Says Pay Yourself First! On today’s Podcast will be interviewing Mr. Karl Murphy, the President and CEO of FirstLight Federal Credit Union.
Jun 3, 2022
34 min
Episode 4:  How To Beat Inflation
Of all the economic problems that arise, inflation is among the most destructive. Because when prices rise, every dollar earned is worth less, making it even more challenging to make ends meet. But don’t fret, that’s why we’re here to help. In this episode we speak to our financial experts to learn about unique tips to preserve our spending power and help us get through these rising costs.
Apr 28, 2022
24 min
Episode 3: How To Get Your Dream Home
Are you ready to buy your dream home? It’s the topic our hosts Sidney Alvarez and Paulette Murguia explore to help their listeners learn about the right mortgage loans available. They also learn about opening up youth accounts and how to introduce children and teenagers to money matters. Mortgage Info here: https://www.firstlightfcu.org/ownit
Mar 30, 2022
24 min
Episode 2:  Would You Fall For the Tinder Swindler?
How many of you think you’re smart enough not to get swindled? How about when it comes to love and money, can you separate the two? Seriously, what would you do? And if it did happen, would you want a Fresh Start?
Feb 24, 2022
23 min
Episode 1: Do You Go Dutch To Save Money?
Would you go Dutch on a date to save money? It’s a question our hosts Sidney Alvarez and Paulette Murgia explore in the debut, bilingual podcast for FirstLight Federal Credit Union. Also, if you’re trying to save money, what’s the best way to do it? Do you use your friends Netflix password? Do you work two jobs? Splitting a tab is more than being kind or friendly, but an opportunity to allow our hosts to explore financial wellness and literacy. In this episode our hosts have a round table discussion with financial experts about credit scores, credit cards and debt reduction strategies.  Enjoy the show! Click the link below to register for free financial webinars. https://www.firstlightfcu.org/news/1239
Jan 20, 2022
24 min